Lionel Richie Delays Concerts Due to Health Concerns
WHO:
Rolling Stone Music - Lionel Richie, 77, is the singer involved in the concert postponements.
ABC7 Chicago - Earth, Wind & Fire is the band performing alongside Lionel Richie.
WHAT:
ABC7 Chicago - A rescheduled date for the postponed concert in Chicago has not yet been announced.
ABC7 Chicago - Lionel Richie expressed that he is "heartbroken to postpone these two shows and cannot wait to be back performing for his fans."
US Magazine - Lionel Richie has postponed two shows due to health concerns.
ABC7 Chicago - Richie cut the opening night of his tour short after feeling dizzy during his performance.
ABC7 Chicago - A statement from Live Nation indicated that Richie has postponed his next two shows on June 26 in Chicago, IL, and June 27 in Columbus, OH.
ABC7 Chicago - Richie is expected to return to the stage on June 30 in Pittsburgh, PA.
WHERE:
ABC7 Chicago - The concert on June 26 was scheduled to take place at the United Center in Chicago, IL.
ABC7 Chicago - The health scare occurred during a performance in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
WHEN:
ABC7 Chicago - The concert at the United Center in Chicago was scheduled for June 26.
ABC7 Chicago - The concert in Columbus, OH, was scheduled for June 27.
ABC7 Chicago - The rescheduled performance in Pittsburgh, PA, is set for June 30.
WHY:
ABC7 Chicago - The postponements were made under advisement by doctors for Richie to rest and return to full health.
ABC7 Chicago - Richie's health scare was reportedly due to dehydration, as stated by the band's drummer.
HOW:
ABC7 Chicago - Richie was reportedly taken to the hospital as a precaution after feeling dizzy during his performance, although his camp has not revealed a specific diagnosis.
ABC7 Chicago - Richie was taken to the hospital as a precaution after feeling dizzy during his performance.
(UPDATED June 26, 2026 17:31 UTC)
Lionel Richie has expressed that he is "heartbroken to postpone these two shows and cannot wait to be back performing for his fans," following a recent incident where he felt dizzy during a performance and was taken to the hospital as a precaution. As of now, a rescheduled date for the postponed concert in Chicago has not yet been announced. Richie's team has not disclosed a specific diagnosis regarding his health.
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(UPDATED June 26, 2026 15:43 UTC)
Lionel Richie has postponed two shows due to health concerns after feeling dizzy during a performance in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The concerts originally scheduled for June 26 in Chicago and June 27 in Columbus have been pushed back, with Richie expected to return to the stage on June 30 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Doctors have advised Richie to rest and recover, as the health scare was reportedly linked to dehydration.