Lionel Richie takes ill, cuts his St. Paul concert short

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1. 14d ago

   Lionel Richie postpones shows after illness cuts St. Paul concert short

   Lionel Richie ended his tour opening performance in St. Paul early due to illness. He will postpone two upcoming concerts. The musician stopped his set at Grand Casino Arena after one hour.

   What's confirmed:

   • Lionel Richie cut his St. Paul concert short due to illness.
   • Richie is postponing two upcoming shows.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Richie stopped his set at St. Paul's Grand Casino Arena after one hour and did not return to the stage.
   • The musician is 77 years old.
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2. 14d ago

   Lionel Richie cuts St. Paul tour opener short after falling ill

   Lionel Richie ended his opening night concert at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota, after falling ill on stage. The 77-year-old singer reportedly told the audience he felt "dizzy" nearly an hour into the show. He has since postponed performances in Chicago and Columbus, Ohio, to follow doctor's orders to rest.

   What's confirmed:

   • Lionel Richie cut his opening night tour performance at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota, short after falling ill.
   • The 77-year-old singer told the audience he felt "dizzy".
   • Richie postponed his scheduled shows in Chicago and Columbus, Ohio.
   • The St. Paul concert featured Earth, Wind & Fire.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The illness occurred on a Wednesday night.
   • The illness occurred on a Thursday night.
   confidence 90%