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Lionel Richie Postpones Shows After Health Scare

WRQX – 600 AM – Youngstown

WRQX – 600 AM – Youngstown

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June 28, 2026

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Lionel Richie Postpones Shows After Health Scare

Lionel Richie has postponed two concerts after experiencing a dizzy spell during the opening night of his tour with Earth, Wind Fire. The singer...

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Irish Mirror

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· Jun 25, 2026

Lionel Richie opening tour night halted after singer falls ill mid-performance

Lionel Richie, 77, has sparked health fears after he had to halt his first concert

The Root

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· Jun 27, 2026

Everything We Know About Lionel Richie’s Latest Health Scare

Lionel Richie is usually one to keep fans singing and dancing 'All Night Long,' but his recent health scare has all of us concerned. Here's what we know.

Face2Face Africa

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· Jul 6, 2026

Lionel Richie provides update on his health following hospitalization 

Renowned singer Lionel Richie, 77, took to social media over the weekend to provide an update on how he’s feeling after he suffered a mid-show health scare that resulted in his hospitalization on June 24. Richie shared the update with a carousel of his performance photos at his concerts in Pittsburgh and Detroit, TMZ reported....

ArcaMax

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· Jul 6, 2026

Lionel Richie 'doing well' after hitting pause on tour for unspecified health issue

Lionel Richie appears to be on the mend from the unspecified health issue that prompted him to cancel a pair of concerts in June. The 77-year-old Grammy-winning “Hello” and “All Night Long” singer on Sunday thanked fans for “every ...

Us Weekly

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· Jun 26, 2026

Lionel Richie Postpones More Shows After Cutting Tour’s Opening Night Short

Lionel Richie has postponed two more shows after he was forced to cut the opening night of his tour short due to illness. Live Nation Chicago and the United Center in Chicago posted statements via their official Instagram accounts to announce the singer, 77, had temporarily pulled the plug on his upcoming shows in Illinois []

Daily Mail

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· Jun 26, 2026

Lionel Richie, 77, breaks silence after on stage medical emergency saw him rushed to hospital in ambulance

Lionel Richie, 77, breaks silence after on stage medical emergency saw him rushed to hospital in ambulance

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Related coverage for "Lionel Richie Postpones Shows After Health Scare": Irish Mirror — Lionel Richie opening tour night halted after singer falls ill mid-performance. The Root — Everything We Know About Lionel Richie’s Latest Health Scare. Face2Face Africa — Lionel Richie provides update on his health following hospitalization . ArcaMax — Lionel Richie 'doing well' after hitting pause on tour for unspecified health issue. Us Weekly — Lionel Richie Postpones More Shows After Cutting Tour’s Opening Night Short. Daily Mail — Lionel Richie, 77, breaks silence after on stage medical emergency saw him rushed to hospital in ambulance