Lionel Richie rushed to the hospital for the second time in a month
September 22, 2026
Lionel Richie has been hospitalized yet again after suffering another heart issue, TMZ reported on Tuesday.
The 77-year-old is being treated for atrial fibrillation, which is an irregular heartbeat, sources told the outlet.
Richie is reportedly getting AFib ablation, a minimally invasive procedure that creates tiny scars in the heart to block faulty electrical signals and help restore a normal rhythm, according to the insiders.
The next three dates on Richie’s tour with Earth, Wind & Fire’s have been canceled due to his latest health issues, per TMZ
The shows were scheduled for Saturday in San Francisco, September 30 in Chicago and October 2 in Columbus, Ohio.
Page Six has reached out to Richie’s rep for comment.
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