Lionel Richie rushed to hospital after illness

Lionel Richie, 77, was rushed to a hospital in St. Louis after falling ill toward the end of a concert at The Muny in Forest Park, with witnesses noting he asked for a chair during his final song, ‘All Night Long.’ Reports from TMZ and other outlets say doctors suspect dehydration and Richie was admitted to an intensive care unit, where he remained hospitalized as of Monday, with plans for a discharge anticipated on Tuesday. Multiple outlets, including The Sun, Express, Daily Mail, and TMZ, corroborate that Richie checked himself into the hospital for tests and observation following the show on Saturday night. He has previously experienced similar incidents on stage and has been treated in ICU in the past, though no official condition beyond dehydration is confirmed in early reports. The family and representatives have not issued a detailed medical update, and media outlets continue to monitor for further information. The evolving situation has led to a flurry of showbiz coverage across several outlets reporting on his health status and potential recovery timeline.