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| Lionel Richie |
Lionel Richie, the 77-year-old Grammy-winning singer and “American Idol” judge, was hospitalized in intensive care after a concert in St. Louis on Saturday.
The “All Night Long” performer checked himself into a local hospital for testing, TMZ reported Monday. Witnesses told the outlet that Richie appeared to struggle through the end of the show and asked for a chair while singing his closing number, “All Night Long.”
The incident occurred during a live performance in St. Louis.
Details of his specific condition and the results of the tests have not been publicly released. Richie has not issued a personal statement.
Richie rose to fame with the Commodores in the 1970s before launching a solo career defined by hits including “Hello,” “Easy,” “Say You, Say Me,” and “Dancing on the Ceiling.” He has remained a prominent live act and television personality for decades.
Fans and fellow musicians typically respond to health scares involving veteran performers with messages of support while awaiting official updates from the artist or his representatives.