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Singer Lionel Richie hospitalized after St. Louis concert: Reports

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Earlier this year, Richie ended a concert early after feeling dizzy.

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Lionel Richie rushed to hospital after illness (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Lionel Richie, 77, was hospitalized in St. Louis and placed in intensive care after collapsing and feeling dizzy on stage during a show at The Muny, with dehydration suspected and plans for a likely discharge on Tuesday as he sought medical evaluation during the finale where he briefly sat down.

  2. The Daily Caller

    Lionel Richie Reportedly In Intensive Care Following Weekend Concert (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The artist has not issued a public statement concerning his health

  3. KTLA Los Angeles

    Lionel Richie in ICU after concert: report (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Singer Lionel Richie is reportedly in the Intensive Care Unit of a St. Louis hospital after a sold-out show at The Muny on Saturday night. TMZ reports the singer checked himself into the hospital after the show out of an abundance of caution and had undergone some tests.

  4. Fox News

    Lionel Richie hospitalized in St. Louis after summer of health scares and canceled concerts (opens Fox News)

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    Lionel Richie was hospitalized Monday in St. Louis after performing at The Muny, marking the latest in a string of summer health scares for the star.

  5. FOX 2 St. Louis

    Singer Lionel Richie hospitalized after Muny concert: Reports (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)

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    FOX 2 St. Louis's feed description

    Reports from TMZ and Page Six say Richie appeared to struggle toward the end of Saturday night’s show and asked for a chair while performing the final song of the night, “All Night Long.”

  6. Rolling Stone

    Lionel Richie Hospitalized After St. Louis Concert (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    A source close to the singer's tour confirmed the singer was OK, but did not share any details about what landed him in the hospital

  7. News Nation Now

    Singer Lionel Richie hospitalized in ICU, report says (opens News Nation Now)

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    TMZ is reporting Richie is being cautious, and doctors are looking into possible mild dehydration causing the hospitalization.

  8. Ozarks First

    Singer Lionel Richie hospitalized after Missouri concert: Reports (opens Ozarks First)

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    Ozarks First's feed description

    Reports from TMZ and Page Six say Richie appeared to struggle toward the end of Saturday night’s show and asked for a chair while performing the final song of the night, “All Night Long.”

  9. KXAN Austin

    Singer Lionel Richie hospitalized after St. Louis concert: Reports (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    Earlier this year, Richie ended a concert early after feeling dizzy.

  10. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Reports: Lionel Richie hospitalized in St. Louis after concert at the Muny (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    Celebrated singer Lionel Richie was hospitalized after a concert Saturday in St. Louis, according to multiple news outlets.

  11. The Hollywood Reporter

    Lionel Richie Hospitalized Following St. Louis Concert, Source Says (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    A source close to Richie's tour said the singer "self-checked in after the show Saturday night and is doing okay."

  12. Revolver News

    Lionel Richie hospitalized in ICU following St. Louis concert… (opens Revolver News)

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  13. Just the News

    1980s pop singer Lionel Richie hospitalized in ICU after St. Louis performance (opens Just the News)

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    Witnesses who attended the concert told TMZ that the 1980s pop star appeared to be struggling toward the end of his show and asked for a chair to sit on while he performed his final song, "All Night Long."

  14. Newsweek

    Lionel Richie Health Update: What We Know as Singer Hospitalized (opens Newsweek)

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    Lionel Richie has been hospitalized in St. Louis following a performance on Saturday night, according to reports.

  15. CBS News

    Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show in latest health concern (opens CBS News)

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    While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.

  16. UPI

    Reports: Lionel Richie checks into hospital after St. Louis show (opens UPI)

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    Lionel Richie was reportedly hospitalized following his concert in St. Louis on Saturday, about two months after cutting another show short.

  17. New York Post

    Lionel Richie required assistance during St. Louis concert before hospitalization (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The "American Idol" judge also spoke about his dehydration issues onstage before he checked himself into a local hospital.

  18. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Lionel Richie hospitalized after concert in St. Louis (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    Lionel Richie was hospitalized after a performance in St. Louis on Saturday.

  19. New York Post

    Lionel Richie remains hospitalized as new details about his health emerge (opens New York Post)

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    Richie checked himself into a hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, after he struggled to finish his concert at the Muny Amphitheater Saturday.

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