Lionel Richie Hospitalized for Dehydration During St. Louis Tour Stop
Lionel Richie, 77, was hospitalized after a St. Louis stop on his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire, reportedly due to dehydration; he sat during the closing song and drank electrolyte drinks, with reports that he hopes to be discharged by Sept. 1 as additional tour dates are added and others postponed. Upcoming shows include San Francisco, Chicago and Columbus, and there’s ongoing attention around whether he’ll return to American Idol in 2027.
