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Lionel Richie rushed to the hospital for the second time in a month

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Jones, S., & Todisco, E. (2026, September 22). Lionel Richie rushed to the hospital for the second time in a month. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/22/celebrity-news/lionel-richie-rushed-to-the-hospital-for-the-second-time-in-a-month/

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Lionel Richie was hospitalized again this week after experiencing another heart issue related to atrial fibrillation. His representative confirmed that Richie underwent a successful AFib ablation procedure and will take time off from his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. The next three scheduled concerts, in San Francisco, Chicago, and Columbus, have been canceled due to his health issues.

Written by AI on 2026-09-22, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Lionel Richie, the 77-year-old American singer, was hospitalized for a second time in a month due to heart issues related to atrial fibrillation (AFib). On Tuesday, his representative confirmed that Richie underwent a minimally invasive AFib ablation procedure at a hospital. The shows scheduled for Saturday in San Francisco, September 30 in Chicago, and October 2 in Columbus, Ohio, as part of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire, have been canceled due to his health concerns. Richie's rep stated that he is doing well but will need some time off before returning to the stage soon. Earlier this summer, Richie had also cut short the opening night of his Sing A Song All Night Long Tour and postponed two shows due to illness. Despite these health challenges, Richie remains a celebrated artist with numerous hit songs including "Hello," "Dancing On The Ceiling," and "My Destiny."

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Lionel Richie was hospitalized yet again after suffering another heart issue, Page Six can confirm. asserted

Six → hospitalize → issue

“Lionel underwent a common procedure for Atrial fibrillation. asserted

Lionel → undergo → fibrillation

The doctor said everything went perfectly,” Richie’s rep told Page Six on Tuesday. asserted

rep → say → Tuesday

“Lionel is doing great but will take some time off and will be back on stage soon,” the rep added. asserted

rep → do → stage

The 77-year-old underwent 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 TMZ The next three dates on Richie’s tour with Earth, Wind & Fire’s have been canceled due to his latest health issues, the outlet reported. uncertain

outlet → undergo → issues

The shows were scheduled for Saturday in San Francisco, September 30 in Chicago and October 2 in Columbus, Ohio. asserted

shows → schedule → Columbus

Lionel Richie rushed to the hospital for the second time in a month

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