“Lionel’s kids really want him to slow down.
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They’re concerned about him and worry that he’s pushing himself too hard, especially after everything that’s happened over the past few months,” a source exclusively told Page Six.
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“Seeing him have these health scares is obviously scary for them,” the insider said.
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“And they wish he would give himself more time to rest and just hit the pause button once in a while.”
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The 77-year-old singer, who shares daughter Nicole, 45, and son Miles, 32, with ex-wife Diane Alexander, as well as daughter Sofia, 28, with ex-wife Brenda Harvey-Richie, was hospitalized again after experiencing another heart issue.
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In a statement shared with Page Six Tuesday, the four-time Grammy winner’s rep said, “Lionel underwent a common procedure for Atrial fibrillation (AFib).
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The doctor said everything went perfectly.
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Lionel is doing great but will take some time off and will be back on stage soon.”
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We previously reported that the next three concerts on Richie’s tour with Earth, Wind & Fire have been canceled over his latest health issues.
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The shows were scheduled for Saturday in San Francisco, Sept. 30 in Chicago and Oct. 2 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Despite their concerns, the insider said Lionel’s children understand that performing remains a huge part of his life.
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“They know how much music and performing mean to him, and they would never expect him to completely give that up.
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But they’d definitely like to see him take it a little easier and put his health first,” the source explained.
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“The reality is, though, they know that’s not really Lionel.
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He loves what he does and he’s going to want to keep performing for as long as he possibly can.
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That’s just who he is at his core.”
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Lionel’s latest health scare comes just weeks after he spent three days in the hospital following a concert in St. Louis, Missouri, on Aug. 29.
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The “American Idol” judge reportedly struggled toward the end of the show and requested a chair while performing his final song, “All Night Long.”
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He subsequently checked himself into a local hospital, where he was admitted to the intensive care unit.
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Lionel was also hospitalized in June after becoming dizzy during the opening night of his 26-city North American tour with Earth, Wind & Fire in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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The Oscar winner was forced to sit down several times while performing “Dancing on the Ceiling” before taking an intermission.
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The concert was ultimately canceled, along with his next two shows in Chicago and Columbus, Ohio.
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He later reassured fans that he was recovering and thanked them for their support.
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His next three tour dates, scheduled for San Francisco, Chicago and Columbus, have since been canceled.
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