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Lionel Richie undergoes heart procedure and misses three shows

In brief

Lionel Richie was hospitalized and underwent a procedure to treat atrial fibrillation. He is recovering well and will take some time off before returning to the stage. He will miss three upcoming shows.

Summary written by HeraldLoop from 8 sources · updated 23 Sept

What changed

  1. 22 Sept, 14:42Lionel Richie Hospitalized Again Amid Ongoing Heart Issues, 3 Shows Canceled · TMZ
  2. 22 Sept, 15:45Lionel Richie Undergoes Heart Procedure, ‘Will Be Back on Stage Soon’ After Canceling Next Three Shows · Variety
  3. 22 Sept, 16:19Lionel Richie Undergoes Heart Procedure, Cancels 3 Upcoming Shows: ‘Everything Went Perfectly’ · Billboard
  4. 22 Sept, 16:33Lionel Richie ‘Doing Well’ After Heart Procedure and Hospitalization · Rolling Stone
  5. 22 Sept, 16:58Lionel Richie Undergoes Heart Procedure Amid Health Struggles · E! Online
  6. 23 Sept, 13:07Lionel Richie is taking a break from performing following a heart procedure · The Independent
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Chronological coverage

  1. Yesterday
  2. Latest23 Sept, 13:07

    Lionel Richie is taking a break from performing following a heart procedure

    Lionel Richie is taking a break from touring as he recovers from a heart procedure

    The IndependentThe Independent•Maria Sherman
  3. 22 September
  4. Follow-up22 Sept, 18:57

    Lionel Richie Postpones Tour Dates After Undergoing Heart Procedure

    The singer "is doing great but will take some time off and will be back onstage soon," a rep said.

    The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood Reporter•Hilary Lewis
  5. Follow-up22 Sept, 17:51

    Lionel Richie Recovering From “Common Procedure” For Atrial Fibrillation; Three Shows Canceled But Vegas Residency On Schedule

    Lionel Richie is recovering from a procedure to address Atrial fibrillation, or an irregular heartbeat, and has canceled several shows over the next few weeks. The singer is still set to begin a Las Vegas residency next month. In a statement to the press, Richie’s rep said, “Lionel underwent a common procedure for Atrial fibrillation […]

    DeadlineDeadline•Greg Evans
  6. Follow-up22 Sept, 16:58

    Lionel Richie Undergoes Heart Procedure Amid Health Struggles

    Lionel Richie is on the mend.  The “Stuck on You” singer is stuck in recovery after recently undergoing a routine heart procedure, leading the 77-year-old to bow out of his upcoming shows with...

    E! OnlineE! Online•Olivia Evans
  7. Follow-up22 Sept, 16:33

    Lionel Richie ‘Doing Well’ After Heart Procedure and Hospitalization

    The R&B great "will take some time off and will be back on stage soon," a rep said

    favorable toward Lionel Richie
    Rolling StoneRolling Stone•Jon Blistein
  8. Billboard
    Follow-up22 Sept, 16:19

    Lionel Richie Undergoes Heart Procedure, Cancels 3 Upcoming Shows: ‘Everything Went Perfectly’

    The superstar has been troubled by dizziness and other issues on his arena tour.

    favorable toward Lionel Richie
    BillboardBillboard•Melinda Newman
  9. Follow-up22 Sept, 15:45

    Lionel Richie Undergoes Heart Procedure, ‘Will Be Back on Stage Soon’ After Canceling Next Three Shows

    Lionel Richie will miss at least a few concert dates after being hospitalized this week and undergoing a procedure to treat atrial fibrillation, the singer’s rep says. “Lionel underwent a common procedure for Atrial fibrillation (AFib),” Richie’s representative said in a statement given to Variety. “The doctor said everything went perfectly… Lionel is doing great […]

    VarietyVariety•Chris Willman
  10. First seen22 Sept, 14:42

    Lionel Richie Hospitalized Again Amid Ongoing Heart Issues, 3 Shows Canceled

    Lionel Richie is back in the hospital after suffering another heart issue ... forcing him and Earth, Wind & Fire to cancel their next three shows, TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ .... Lionel is currently hospitalized and…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff