Lionel Richie has been released from hospital after a health scare during a recent concert in St Louis, Missouri.
The singer reportedly checked himself into a medical facility on Saturday, a day after appearing to struggle during the final stages of his show.
Lionel Richie. Photo credit: L Paul Mann, Shutterstock
According to The Mirror, Richie has now been released from intensive care and is back home and “doing great.”
The 77-year-old is said to have undergone tests for cardiac-related issues after seeking medical attention following the concert.
Witnesses at the St Louis show claimed Richie appeared to be struggling towards the end of the performance. During his final song, All Night Long, he reportedly asked his team to bring him a chair before completing the show.
The latest incident comes just months after Richie was taken to hospital following another on-stage health scare.
In June, the singer was performing in Minnesota when he told the audience he felt “dizzy” and “strange”. He cut the performance short and was later taken to hospital by ambulance after being assessed by paramedics backstage.
Richie subsequently postponed a number of tour dates, saying he was “heartbroken” to have to let his fans down.
Lionel Richie. Photo credit: L Paul Mann, Shutterstock
When he eventually returned to the stage, Richie addressed the concern surrounding his health.
“I had you worried there for a minute, huh,” he told the crowd.
Lionel Richie. Photo credit: L Paul Mann, Shutterstock
He also appeared to reveal that friends had urged him to take things more slowly following the incident.
“You have no idea what I have been through in the last 24 hours, listening to my friends tell me their advice on what I should be doing.”
Lionel Richie. Photo credit: Adam McCullough, Shutterstock
There have also been reports that people close to the singer have become increasingly concerned about his health in recent months.
A source told the Daily Mail that Richie’s family, friends and bandmates were worried, but said they knew how much performing meant to him.
The source claimed Richie was more upset about disappointing his fans than about his own health following the earlier incident.
“He hates disappointing people and feels terrible that the concert couldn't continue as planned,” the source said.
Richie has not publicly commented on his latest hospital stay.
