{"id":2475853,"date":"2026-06-25T20:59:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T20:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2475853"},"modified":"2026-06-25T20:59:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T20:59:05","slug":"lionel-richie-suffers-unexpected-health-scare-onstage-leaves-mid-show-during-opening-night-of-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/lionel-richie-suffers-unexpected-health-scare-onstage-leaves-mid-show-during-opening-night-of-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Lionel Richie Suffers Unexpected Health Scare Onstage, Leaves Mid-Show During Opening Night of Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/closerweekly.com\/tags\/lionel-richie\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Lionel Richie;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Lionel Richie&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong>Lionel Richie<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s opening night of his Sing A Song All Night Long tour with Earth, Wind &amp; Fire did not go to plan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Wednesday, June 24, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/closerweekly.com\/lionel-richies-3-kids-meet-nicole-miles-and-sofia\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:the singer-songwriter, 77,;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;the singer-songwriter, 77,&quot;}\" class=\"link \">the singer-songwriter, 77,<\/a> kicked off the tour with a stop at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota, but couldn\u2019t finish the show due to a health issue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While singing his 1986 upbeat track \u201cDancing on the Ceiling,\u201d <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/closerweekly.com\/ryan-seacrest-uses-leaf-blower-on-lionel-richie-on-american-idol\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:the American Idol judge;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;the American Idol judge&quot;}\" class=\"link \">the <em>American Idol<\/em> judge<\/a> had to sit down during his performance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cNow what I have learned about my years of being in the business is when you are feeling dizzy, sit your [expletive] down,\u201d he told the crowd after the song, according to videos shared on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/search?q=lionel%20richie&amp;src=typed_query\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:X;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;X&quot;}\" class=\"link \">X<\/a>. \u201cIf you are feeling strange about yourself, sit your [expletive] down.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p> <span class=\"wp-caption-text\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cNow, I want you to know that\u2019s the first in the history of \u2018Dancing on the Ceiling\u2019 I\u2019ve done it sitting down,\u201d he added before admitting \u201cit\u2019s a bad sign.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startribune.com\/lionel-richie-health-concerns-cut-concert-short\/601859500\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Minnesota Star Tribune;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Minnesota Star Tribune&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><em>Minnesota Star Tribune<\/em><\/a>, Richie went on to sit at the piano for \u201cThree Times a Lady\u201d but then, about 55 minutes into his set, announced there would be a surprise \u201cintermission\u201d and left the stage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">About 40 minutes after <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/closerweekly.com\/lionel-richie-says-his-job-is-to-still-embarrass-his-3-kids\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:the former Commodores lead singer;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;the former Commodores lead singer&quot;}\" class=\"link \">the former Commodores lead singer<\/a> exited, his saxophonist, <strong>Dino Soldo<\/strong>, made a disappointing announcement to fans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cUnfortunately, Lionel is not feeling well,\u201d he told the audience per the outlet. \u201cHe won\u2019t be able to continue. Additional information will be available.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\" &lt;span class=&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;&gt;ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA&lt;\/span&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1440\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/SZemhSBvszKgWGPqHx.soA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/closer_weekly_articles_556\/b901268ac044e532d887ad6c05caf103\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p> <span class=\"wp-caption-text\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Earlier in the day, Richie shared some backstage snaps on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZ_MgEVldOt\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Instagram;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Instagram&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Instagram<\/a> while preparing for the show, in which he appeared healthy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cOpening night. \ud83d\ude80 Rehearsals. Sound check. Showtime tonight.\ud83d\udccdSaint Paul, you\u2019re up!!!\u201d Richie captioned the post.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Grammy-winning artist, who had celebrated his birthday on June 20, also posted a video on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZ9gGdsqTru\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Instagram;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Instagram&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Instagram<\/a> of his crew surprising him with a candle in a tub of ice cream and a cake that day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cA perfect way to start the tour!! \ud83e\udd23,\u201d he captioned the video. \u201cFeeling grateful!! See you tonight, Saint Paul, MN. \ud83e\udef6.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This story <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/closerweekly.com\/lionel-richie-suffers-unexpected-health-scare-onstage-leaves-mid-show-during-opening-night-of-tour\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Lionel Richie Suffers Unexpected Health Scare Onstage, Leaves Mid-Show During Opening Night of Tour;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Lionel Richie Suffers Unexpected Health Scare Onstage, Leaves Mid-Show During Opening Night of Tour&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Lionel Richie Suffers Unexpected Health Scare Onstage, Leaves Mid-Show During Opening Night of Tour<\/a> first appeared on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/closerweekly.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Closer Weekly;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Closer Weekly&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><i>Closer Weekly<\/i><\/a>. 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