Lionel Richie was taken to hospital after falling ill during a concert in the US, forcing the music legend to cut his show short.
The 76-year-old singer sparked concern among fans on Wednesday night after revealing he was feeling "dizzy" while performing at the Grand Casino Arena in St Paul, Minnesota.
According to reports, Richie had been performing from his piano when he told the audience he was unwell before bringing the concert to an abrupt halt.
The show was part of his Sing A Song All Night Long Tour alongside Earth, Wind & Fire, which had only recently begun.
Entertainment outlet TMZ reported that paramedics met Richie backstage before he was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital as a precautionary measure.
Lionel Richie. Anthony Mooney, Shutterstock
Sources told the publication the decision to transport the singer to hospital was made out of caution, although no official update has yet been provided on his condition.
The incident unfolded shortly after Richie performed his hit Three Times A Lady, with local outlet Bring Me The News reporting that he announced an unexpected intermission after telling concertgoers he was experiencing dizziness.
The remainder of the performance was ultimately cancelled.
Richie's representatives have not yet publicly commented on the incident or confirmed whether upcoming dates on the tour will be affected.
The singer, who first rose to fame with The Commodores before launching a hugely successful solo career, remains one of the biggest names in music.
He has sold more than 125 million records worldwide and is behind classics including Hello, All Night Long (All Night), Easy and Say You, Say Me.
Fans quickly took to social media to send the singer well wishes after news of his hospital visit emerged, with many hoping he makes a full recovery and can return to the stage soon.
