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Reports: Lionel Richie checks into hospital after weekend concert in St. Louis
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· September 1, 2026
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Key points The 77-year-old singer had performed at The Muny's annual summer concert, and his hospital visit was reportedly due to possible dehydration. Lionel Richie, a four-time Grammy Award winner, checked himself into a hospital after a concert.
Lionel Richie, a four-time Grammy Award winner, checked himself into a hospital after a concert. He was placed in an intensive care unit as a precautionary measure. The 77-year-old singer had performed at The Muny's annual summer concert, and his hospital visit was reportedly due to possible dehydration.
Richie's condition was first reported by TMZ, with other outlets later confirming the news. He had finished his concert while sitting down, and doctors ran tests to determine the cause of his condition.
Further details about Lionel Richie's hospital visit are available from various news outlets, including ABC News, Entertainment Weekly, and TMZ.
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Category: News Published: September 1, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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