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Lionel Richie recovering in hospital after irregular heartbeat procedure, cancels 3 upcoming concerts

Headline from WSVN Miami, from the development of Sep 22, 2026

Newest development Sep 23, 2026 · 3 reportsSinger Lionel Richie undergoes heart procedure

Singer Lionel Richie returned to the hospital for the third time in three months. His representative said the 77-year-old underwent a procedure for an irregular...

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    Lionel Richie recovering in hospital after irregular heartbeat procedure, cancels 3 upcoming concerts

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    Singer Lionel Richie undergoes heart procedure

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Lionel Richie cancels shows after heart procedure: ‘Will be back on stage soon' (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    American singer Lionel Richie performs on stage at Movistar Arena on Aug. 2, 2025, in Madrid, Spain.

  2. New York Post

    Lionel Richie rushed to the hospital for the second time in a month (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The next three shows on Richie's tour with Earth, Wind & Fire have been canceled due to his latest health issues.

  3. Independent Journal Review

    Lionel Richie Hospitalized for Irregular Heartbeat, Three Shows Canceled (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Lionel Richie, 77, underwent an AFib ablation his rep said went perfectly; three Earth, Wind & Fire tour dates were canceled in his third hospitalization in three months.

  4. Variety

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

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    Variety's feed description

    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.

  5. The Oregonian

    Lionel Richie has second heart procedure in a month (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Lionel Richie underwent his second heart procedure in a month and canceled three upcoming concerts as he recovers.

  6. Rolling Stone

    Lionel Richie ‘Doing Well’ After Heart Procedure and Hospitalization (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

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

  7. Phl17

    Lionel Richie hospitalized over heart issues, upcoming shows canceled (opens Phl17)

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    Phl17's feed description

    Last month, Richie was hospitalized at a St. Louis hospital in the ICU after possible dehydration.

  8. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Lionel Richie pausing touring due to heart procedure, rep says (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    Music superstar Lionel Richie is taking time off from touring after undergoing a heart procedure, his representative confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday.

  9. NBC News

    Lionel Richie undergoes heart condition procedure, will ‘take some time off’ (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Lionel Richie underwent a heart procedure which could threaten an upcoming Las Vegas residency and other shows, a representative for the famed singer and producer said Tuesday.

  10. Deadline

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

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    Deadline's feed description

    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.

  11. The Hollywood Reporter

    Lionel Richie Postpones Tour Dates After Undergoing Heart Procedure (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

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

  12. The Columbian

    Lionel Richie undergoes heart procedure (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    Lionel Richie and his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire hit yet another health-related roadblock this week. The “All Night Long” singer-songwriter was hospitalized to receive treatment for an irregular heartbeat.

  13. WSVN Miami

    Lionel Richie recovering in hospital after irregular heartbeat procedure, cancels 3 upcoming concerts (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    Singer Lionel Richie returned to the hospital for the third time in three months. His representative said the 77-year-old underwent a procedure for an irregular...

  14. New York Post

    All about Lionel Richie’s heart condition — and the surgery that led him to cancel concerts (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The star canceled upcoming performances with Earth, Wind & Fire in San Francisco, Chicago, and Columbus, Ohio.

  15. HuffPost

    Lionel Richie Pausing Tour Following A Heart Procedure (opens HuffPost)

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    HuffPost's feed description

    The singer recently underwent a common procedure for atrial fibrillation, but the doctor said everything went perfectly, according to a representative.

  16. KYMA Yuma

    Singer Lionel Richie undergoes heart procedure (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    Grammy award-winning singer Lionel Richie has canceled some shows after undergoing a heart procedure.

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