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Lionel Richie falls ill, abruptly ends All Night Long tour opener

Lionel Richie abruptly stopped his tour opening night in St. Paul, Minnesota, after feeling dizzy onstage. The 77-year-old singer was rushed to the hospital following the incident. His next two concerts have been postponed.

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New reports confirm Richie was hospitalized and has postponed his next two shows.

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  1. Lionel Richie Ends Tour Opener Early After Onstage Health Scare

    Lionel Richie abruptly stopped his tour opening night in St. Paul, Minnesota, after feeling dizzy onstage. The 77-year-old singer was rushed to the hospital following the incident. His next two concerts have been postponed.

    What's confirmed:

    • Lionel Richie cut short the opening night of his All Night Long tour at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota.
    • The 77-year-old singer felt dizzy during the performance and told the crowd, "When you’re feeling dizzy, sit your ass down."
    • The concert was a joint tour with Earth, Wind & Fire.
    • Richie ended the show nearly an hour into the performance.
    • Two upcoming concerts have been postponed following the health scare.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Lionel Richie was rushed to the hospital after the mid-concert dizzy spell.
    • The health incident was undisclosed.
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