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Lionel Richie cuts St. Paul performance short after falling ill

Lionel Richie ended his opening night concert at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul early after falling ill on stage. The 77-year-old singer reportedly felt dizzy nearly an hour into the show. He has since postponed upcoming performances in Chicago and Columbus, Ohio.

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New details confirm the venue, the tour partners, and the postponement of future shows.

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  1. Lionel Richie cuts St. Paul tour opener short after illness

    Lionel Richie ended his opening night concert at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul early after falling ill on stage. The 77-year-old singer reportedly felt dizzy nearly an hour into the show. He has since postponed upcoming performances in Chicago and Columbus, Ohio.

    What's confirmed:

    • Lionel Richie cut his opening night concert in St. Paul, Minnesota short after falling ill on stage.
    • The performance took place at the Grand Casino Arena.
    • Richie is 77 years old.
    • The concert was the start of a joint tour with Earth, Wind and Fire.
    • Richie told fans he felt "dizzy" during the performance.
    • The singer postponed shows in Columbus, Ohio and Chicago to rest under doctor's advice.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Lionel Richie was rushed to a hospital after the incident.
    • The illness occurred on a Thursday night.
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