The popular singer also had a health scare earlier this summer
Lionel Richie(Image: Wales on Sunday)
Legendary singer Lionel Richie is reportedly in hospital after performing a show in the US.
The 77-year-old is understood to have fallen ill following a show in St Louis on Saturday night, during which he felt dizzy on stage, according to US celebrity news site, TMZ.
As of Monday night, the star remained in hospital following treatment in the intensive care unit. Reports suggest the former Commodores frontman will be released on Tuesday. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What’s On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here.
Witnesses at Saturday’s concert claim the star had appeared to be struggling during the latter stages of the show. At one point, it’s claimed he asked his team to bring him a chair while performing his final song, All Night Long.
According to TMZ, the sources say the star needed to sit down for his last tune. The publication suggests doctors are looking into possible dehydration.
It comes just two months after the singer was rushed to hospital in June when he felt ill onstage. At the time, Lionel had been performing in Minnesota and told the crowd he felt “dizzy” and “strange”. He proceeded to cut the show short before paramedics met him backstage and took him to a hospital by ambulance.
Saxophonist Dino Soldo, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune, said: “Unfortunately, Lionel is not feeling well. He won’t be able to continue. Additional information will be available.” Lionel later postponed his concert tour.
