{
  "id": 9171662,
  "title": "Lionel Richie cancels tours after heart procedure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/lionel-richie-cancels-tours-after-heart-procedure",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T18:03:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/lionel-richie-cancels-tours-after-heart-procedure/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned singer Lionel Richie has called off three upcoming concerts as he recuperates from a recent heart procedure. The 77-year-old artist experienced atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat, and was subsequently admitted to a hospital. Despite the successful completion of the procedure, Richie has been advised to rest before resuming his stage career. The concerts that have been canceled take place in San Francisco, Chicago, and Columbus. This news arrives after Richie was previously hospitalized as a precaution following his August 29 performance in St. Louis, where he underwent cardiac testing before being released and returning to Los Angeles. Richie's representative has confirmed that the singer is recuperating well and taking the necessary time off from performing. Consequently, fans in the three affected cities will need to await further announcements concerning the tour.",
  "summary": "Legendary singer Lionel Richie has canceled three upcoming shows on his Sing a Song All Night Long Tour with Earth, Wind & Fire as he takes time off following a recent heart procedure. The 77-year-old singer underwent a procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat, after being hospitalized recently. According to his representative, the […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Lionel Richie cancels three concerts due to heart procedure",
    "77-year-old singer had atrial fibrillation and was hospitalized",
    "Richie advised to rest before resuming stage career"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}