Lionel Richie Is Taking a Break From Performing Following a Heart Procedure
- On Tuesday, Lionel Richie was hospitalized for Atrial fibrillation, known as AFib, forcing the cancellation of his next three tour dates with Earth, Wind And Fire.
- This marks the third time the 77-year-old singer has been admitted to the hospital in recent months, following similar health complications experienced previously in June and August.
- Richie underwent a common, minimally invasive AFib ablation procedure which doctors described as successful, according to a statement shared Tuesday with The Independent.
- Consequently, the canceled tour dates include shows in San Francisco this Saturday, Chicago on September 30, and Columbus on October 2.
- Representatives stated that Lionel is recovering well and expects to return to The All Night Long tour soon despite the medical setback.
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Lionel Richie Pauses Touring After Heart Procedure And Recent 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. […] The post Lionel Richie Pauses Touring After Heart Procedure & Hospitalization appeared f…
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Lionel Richie Steps Back From Touring After Heart Procedure
Lionel Richie is temporarily stepping away from touring while recovering from a procedure for atrial fibrillation. His representative said the procedure went well and that ... The post Lionel Richie Steps Back From Touring After Heart Procedure first appeared on [your]NEWS.
Lionel Richie is taking a break from performing following a heart procedure - WXXV News 25
By MARIA SHERMAN NEW YORK (AP) — Lionel Richie is taking a break from touring as he recovers from a heart procedure, a representative for the singer confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday. Richie underwent a common procedure for atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, and the “doctor said everything went perfectly,” it read. “Lionel is doing great...
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Independent EspañolNEW YORK (AP) — Lionel Richie will take a break from the tours while recovering from a heart procedure, a singer's representative confirmed.
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