Lionel Richie’s ex-wife gives update on singer’s health days after being rushed to hospital
Lionel Richie, 77, was rushed to a hospital after experiencing a dizzy spell during the opening night of his "Sing a Song All Night Long" tour in St. Paul, Minnesota. His ex‑wife Brenda Harvey‑Richie posted on X that he is recovering and will return to the stage, while his upcoming shows in Chicago and Ohio have been postponed. The incident was announced by saxophonist Dino Soldo and confirmed by Live Nation, which will reschedule the canceled performances.
- ▪Lionel Richie suffered a dizzy spell less than an hour into his concert at the Grand Casino Arena, prompting him to sit down and eventually be taken to a hospital.
- ▪Brenda Harvey‑Richie announced via X that Richie is okay and plans to resume performing after his recovery.
- ▪Live Nation stated that the next two shows in Chicago and Ohio are postponed on doctors' advice and will be rescheduled later.
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Celebrity News Lionel Richie’s ex-wife gives update on singer’s health days after being rushed to hospital By Vanessa Serna Published June 29, 2026, 3:56 p.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("jw-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Lionel Richie’s ex-wife, Brenda Harvey-Richie, revealed the musician is on the mend after he was rushed to the hospital mid-performance last week.
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