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Las Vegas: Lionel Richie hospitalized as Strip dates approach

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 2:21 PM
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  • John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Review-Journal

Lionel Richie’s dates on the Strip are holding up amid his latest health issues.

The “Hello” superstar was admitted into an intensive care unit after his show Saturday at The Muny in St. Louis. The 77-year-old hitmaker needed to sit for “All Night Long,” his closing number, and after the show checked himself in for testing.

TMZ reported Tuesday that Richie was undergoing evaluation for cardiac issues. Original reports were that he was being treated for mild dehydration.

Nonetheless, Richie’s shows at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas remain unaffected and on the books. He is set to return to his “King of Hearts” production at the venue Oct. 14, 16 and 17 and Nov. 11, 13 and 14.