Lionel Richie Is Taking a Break From Performing Following a Heart Procedure – WTOP News
A representative said the procedure went well and Richie will take time off before returning to the stage.
- On Wednesday, 77-year-old singer Lionel Richie confirmed he underwent a successful procedure for atrial fibrillation , forcing cancellation of three upcoming tour dates with Earth, Wind & Fire.
- Richie's health has impacted his touring schedule three times this year, following a June incident in Minnesota where he cut a concert short and an intensive care unit stay in St. Louis last month.
- According to his representative, the Grammy Award-winning Richie is doing great; the "doctor said everything went perfectly" following the common procedure for his irregular heartbeat.
- Shows in San Francisco, Chicago, and Columbus, Ohio, originally scheduled for September 26, September 30, and October 2, are among the affected performances being canceled.
- Uncertainty remains regarding Richie's Las Vegas residency at the Wynn, scheduled to begin October 14, though his team maintains he will return to the stage soon.
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The 77-year-old American singer Lionel Richie had to be admitted in August of this year to perform a procedure due to the diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, a change in the rhythm of heart beats. What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia, a condition that causes irregularities in heart beats, reaching 2% to 4% of the world population. In patients at higher risk, such as the elderly, it can caus…
Lionel Richie Pauses Touring After Heart Procedure & Hospitalization
Lionel Richie is pausing his tour after a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation, his representative confirmed this week. The 77-year-old singer’s rep said “everything went perfectly” and that Richie is “doing great,” but he will need time off before performing again. Richie has faced multiple onstage health incidents during the Earth, Wind & Fire tour. He postponed two shows in June after getting sick during opening night and checked himself i…
American musician Lionel Richie will miss at least a few concerts after being hospitalized and undergoing treatment for atrial fibrillation this week.As his manager stated to the media, the procedure was not carried out as an emergency.” Lionel underwent the usual treatment procedure for atrial fibrillation. The doctor said everything went perfectly. Lionel is recovering well, but he will take a break for a while and will return to the stage soo…
Lionel Richie Recovering After Receiving Pacemaker Implant
Lionel Richie is back in a cardiac intensive care unit after receiving a pacemaker to regulate his heartbeat. Richie previously stepped away from his Earth, Wind & Fire tour while recovering from another hospitalization for atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm). Newsday reports the 77-year-old singer-songwriter underwent a “common procedure” to treat atrial fibrillation. Richie’s rep […]
Lionel Richie Hospitalised Again Amid Ongoing Heart Issues, Cancelling Three Upcoming Tour Shows
Lionel Richie has been hospitalised for atrial fibrillation and undergone an ablation procedure, prompting the cancellation of two Earth, Wind & Fire tour dates while he recovers.
GOSSIP & RUMORS: What is AFib? Lionel Richie’s heart condition as he cancels shows
For the third time since June, Lionel Richie is back in the hospital. Representatives for the “All Night Long” singer said he successfully underwent a “common procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib).” This is a potentially dangerous irregular heartbeat that can raise risk of blood clots and stroke. Richie is currently touring with Earth, Wind & Fire. Getty Images As a result, the star canceled upcoming performances with Earth, Wind & Fire in Sa…
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