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Lionel Richie in ICU after appearing unwell during St Louis concert

SINGER Lionel Richie has been hospitalised as a precaution following his performance at a summer concert in St Louis over the weekend, according to a source close to his tour. The “Hello” singer headlined The Muny’s annual summer finale concert on Sa...

Lionel Richie, the 77-year-old singer, has reportedly been hospitalized following a concert in St Louis. He informed his fans about suffering from dehydration and performed his closing number seated. Both USA Today and the Hollywood Reporter confirmed his hospitalization. TMZ first broke the news, suggesting he may have been dehydrated and aiming for discharge by Tuesday.

According to The St Louis American, Richie appeared to manage the effects of dehydration during the show, sipping electrolyte drinks and taking a seat for his hit song, "All Night Long (All Night)". This hospitalization follows a series of health-related disruptions on Richie's "Sing a Song All Night Long" tour with Earth, Wind & Fire.

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