Lionel Richie Cancels Shows Due to Illness

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Lionel Richie abruptly cut short his St. Paul show after feeling dizzy, even performing one song seated — then vanished without returning, leaving fans stunned. His team confirmed he’s postponing Chicago and Columbus dates to rest, with Pittsburgh slated as his next stop if he recovers. Reports suggest dehydration may have played a role, and he was taken to a local hospital afterward. This comes after he famously told Rolling Stone in 2020 he’d keep touring until they carried him off — proving he’s still got plenty of gas in the tank — just maybe not enough to keep up with the rigors of the…