Singer Lionel Richie has postponed upcoming tour dates to recover from a medical procedure for atrial fibrillation.
Key facts
- •Lionel Richie underwent a successful procedure for atrial fibrillation, a common heart condition.
- •Three upcoming concerts with Earth, Wind & Fire in San Francisco, Chicago, and Columbus have been postponed.
- •Richie previously cut a show short in St. Paul, Minnesota, on June 24 after feeling dizzy.
- •The singer reportedly sought medical attention in St. Louis on August 29 for weakness and dehydration.
- •Richie is currently scheduled to begin a residency at the Wynn Las Vegas in October.
Lionel Richie has undergone a medical procedure to treat atrial fibrillation, a condition characterized by an irregular heartbeat. A representative for the singer confirmed the procedure was successful and that Richie is recovering well, though he will take time off from performing. Consequently, several upcoming concert dates have been postponed, and the status of his scheduled Las Vegas residency remains uncertain.
Impact on Tour Schedule
Richie’s upcoming performances with Earth, Wind & Fire have been affected by his recovery. Shows originally scheduled for San Francisco’s Chase Center, Chicago’s United Center, and the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, have been postponed. Box office representatives and venue statements confirmed that no makeup dates have been set for these performances. Additionally, Richie is currently scheduled to begin his “King of Hearts” residency at the Wynn Las Vegas in October and November, though a representative for the venue could not be reached for comment regarding the status of those dates.
Recent Medical History
The singer has experienced several health-related incidents in recent months. In June, he ended a performance in St. Paul, Minnesota, early after reporting feelings of dizziness while on stage. Following a show in St. Louis on August 29, reports indicated that Richie checked himself into a hospital due to weakness and dehydration. Atrial fibrillation, the condition treated in his recent procedure, is described by researchers as an irregular heartbeat that can increase the risk of stroke, blood clots, and heart failure.
Timeline
- June 24Lionel Richie ended a concert in St. Paul, Minnesota, early after feeling dizzy.
- August 29Richie reportedly checked into a hospital in St. Louis following a performance.
- SeptemberA representative confirmed Richie underwent a heart procedure and would postpone upcoming tour dates.
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