Lionel Richie Health Update
Lionel Richie reportedly required a chair during his final song before later checking himself into hospital Lionel Richie/Instagram

Lionel Richie has reportedly been hospitalised in an intensive care unit in St. Louis after appearing to struggle towards the end of a weekend concert, marking his second reported hospital visit following a performance in just a few months.

The 77-year-old singer checked himself into a local hospital after performing at The Muny in Forest Park on Saturday night, according to an exclusive report from TMZ, which cited sources with direct knowledge of the situation.

Richie reportedly underwent tests as doctors investigated possible slight dehydration. Sources told the outlet that the singer was being cautious and hoped to be discharged on Tuesday.

What Happened to Lionel Richie in St. Louis?

Concern over Richie's health emerged following his Saturday performance in St. Louis, where witnesses reportedly noticed a change in the singer towards the end of his set.

Concertgoers told TMZ that Richie appeared to be struggling somewhat as the performance neared its end. During his final song, 'All Night Long', the music legend reportedly asked members of his team to bring him a chair so he could sit while continuing the performance.

Following the concert, Richie checked himself into a local hospital to undergo medical tests, according to the outlet's sources.

The report did not indicate that Richie was taken from the venue by ambulance following the St. Louis performance.

Lionel Richie Health Update: Why Is He in ICU?

Richie remained in an intensive care unit following his admission, with doctors reportedly examining whether slight dehydration may have contributed to his condition.

Sources said the singer was taking a cautious approach by undergoing tests. No confirmed diagnosis or serious underlying medical condition was disclosed in the report.

Despite being admitted to the ICU, the latest reported update offered an encouraging sign, with sources saying Richie hoped to leave the hospital on Tuesday.

Richie's representatives have been contacted for comment but had not responded at the time of reporting.

Lionel Richie Was Hospitalised After June Concert

The St. Louis incident comes only months after Richie experienced another health scare while performing onstage. In June, Richie was rushed to hospital after becoming unwell during a concert in St. Paul, Minnesota.

During that performance, Richie told the crowd he felt 'dizzy' and 'strange' before cutting the show short. Paramedics reportedly met the singer backstage and transported him to hospital by ambulance.

The circumstances surrounding the latest incident appear different. Rather than being transported from the venue by emergency services, Richie reportedly checked himself into hospital after completing his St. Louis concert.

When Could Lionel Richie Leave Hospital?

Richie's hospital stay could be brief if his recovery progresses as hoped.

Sources with direct knowledge of the situation told TMZ that the singer was hoping to be discharged on Tuesday while doctors continued investigating possible slight dehydration and carrying out tests.

No further details about the results of those tests had been publicly disclosed, and Richie's representatives had yet to issue a statement addressing his condition.

The reported hospitalisation follows a busy period of live performances for the veteran singer and has renewed attention on his health following the separate onstage incident in June.

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