Lionel Richie Hospitalized After St. Louis Show — Fans Rally As Tour, Vegas Residency Loom

Lionel Richie Hospitalized After St. Louis Show

Lionel Richie stays booked and busy — but the “Hello” singer also knows when to pause and put his health first. On August 31, TMZ reported that the 77-year-old checked himself into the hospital after a performance in St. Louis and has since been receiving attention in the intensive care unit.

During the St. Louis set, Richie sat down mid-song, and after the show he went on to receive medical care. This latest scare follows a similar incident in June, when he experienced dizziness on stage and was forced to postpone two shows. Fans and insiders are watching closely as he recovers.

Fans Mourn Dolly Parton — A Brief Entertainment Note

The entertainment beat is reeling from other big news as well — the devastating loss of Dolly Parton has the industry and fans in mourning. Whether longtime devotees or newer listeners, many are remembering how her music and personality touched so many lives.

Tributes and memories have poured in from every corner of the music world as fans reckon with the passing of an icon who seemed to belong to everyone and no one at once.

"The family is rallying around him while he focuses on rest and following his doctors’ advice — everyone wants Lionel back on his feet and back on stage," a source close to the situation said.

Lionel Richie leans on his family

Loved ones by his side

As Richie navigates this health scare, he’s got a tight-knit crew in his corner. Alongside longtime girlfriend Lisa Parigi, his three children have been an important support system — Nicole Richie, 44, Miles Richie, 32, and Sophia Richie Grainge, 28 all play significant roles in his life both personally and professionally.

Fatherhood is something Richie often talks about as part of his identity. Back in 2019 he laughed about the give-and-take of parenting — how his kids seem determined to keep him on his toes and how he revels in embarrassing them while they try to do the same to him. That warm, self-aware side of Richie remains a steady part of his public story.

Lionel Richie continues to entertain on stage

Tour dates and a Vegas residency

Despite these recent health bumps, Richie has plans on the calendar. He’ll finish the final September and October dates of his Sing a Song All Night Long Tour alongside Earth, Wind & Fire, and then head into a new residency in Las Vegas this fall. The residency, titled Lionel Richie: King of Hearts, is set to open at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on October 14, with additional shows on October 16 and 17.

After the October dates, Richie is scheduled to return to the Wynn on November 11, 13 and 14. He’s previously spoken about the appeal of a Vegas residency — loving the chance to be up close and personal with audiences rather than hopping from arena to arena — and those plans are still waiting for him once he’s fully recovered.

As Lionel works on getting back to 100% health, fans and family alike are sending well wishes and looking forward to the next chapter of his career.