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Lionel Richie's Concert Abruptly Stopped as Singer Falls Ill
25 Jun
Summary
- Lionel Richie abruptly stopped his tour opening concert on June 24 due to sudden illness.
- The singer felt dizzy and sat down multiple times during his performance.
- The tour with Earth, Wind & Fire has 26 dates scheduled across major cities.
The opening show of Lionel Richie's "Sing A Song All Night Long" tour in St. Paul, Minnesota, on June 24 was unexpectedly halted due to the singer's sudden illness. Richie, 77, became unwell during his performance at the Grand Casino Arena.
After performing "Three Times A Lady" from the piano, Richie announced an intermission. Shortly after, his band exited the stage. Around 40 minutes later, a band member informed the audience that Richie was not feeling well and could not continue the show.
Videos from the concert showed Richie sitting down multiple times during his song "Dancing on the Ceiling," and he reportedly told the crowd he felt dizzy. The "Sing A Song All Night Long" tour, which began in 2023, features 26 dates.
This tour with Earth, Wind & Fire is scheduled to visit major cities including New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, concluding in Austin, Texas, on August 14. Richie had expressed gratitude to his band and crew in an Instagram Story prior to the show.
Separately, Richie's family life was mentioned, noting his three children: Nicole, Miles, and Sofia. Sofia Richie Grainge recently welcomed her second child, a son named Henry Cecil Grainge, on March 18, 2026. She and her husband, Elliot Grainge, are also parents to a daughter named Eloise.
