Lionel Richie, a 77-year-old American singer, songwriter, and television personality, was rushed to the intensive care unit (ICU) in St. Louis, Missouri, following a concert on August 29. ^[1] Lionel Richie, 77, was hospitalized at an intensive care unit after a performance in St. Louis on Saturday. ^[2] There are currently no reports confirming that Lionel Richie has died; rumors of his death are false. ^[3] According to the publication TMZ, Richie was hospitalized as a precautionary measure while doctors investigated possible mild dehydration. ^[4] In July of the same year, Richie was forced to interrupt the opening night of his North American tour in Saint Paul, Minnesota, after suffering a physical collapse on stage. ^[5] Witnesses at the concert reported that Richie showed signs of physical difficulty toward the end of the show and requested a chair to sit down while performing his final song, "All Night Long". ^[6] Lionel Richie was reportedly suffering from dehydration during his performance. ^[7] Witnesses reported that Lionel Richie asked for a chair and sat down while singing his hit song 'All Night Long' during the finale. ^[8] During the final part of his performance at The Muny in Forest Park, Richie showed signs of fatigue and difficulty standing, and asked for a chair to finish 'All Night Long' sitting down, according to people present. ^[9] Sources cited by TMZ said doctors are evaluating the possibility that Richie is dehydrated and that his hospital admission was a preventive measure. ^[10] Richie postponed two concerts immediately after the Missouri incident because his doctors advised him to rest and recover completely. ^[11] TMZ reported that Richie is being treated for possible mild dehydration and is expected to be discharged on Tuesday, 2026-09-01. ^[12]