Lionel Richie was admitted to intensive care after a concert in St. Louis

American media circulated information that alarmed millions of music fans around the world. Lionel Richie, author of such hits as "Hello" and "All Night Long", after the concert in St. Louis checked himself into the hospital. According to TMZ, the artist was admitted to the intensive care unit, where detailed tests were carried out.

Anxiety during a concert

Participants of Saturday's concert at The Muny in St. Louis pointed out that Richie looked visibly weakened at the end of the performance. He performed the last piece of the evening sitting down, having previously asked for a chair. It was after these disturbing signals that the singer decided to undergo a medical consultation.

So far, there has been no official announcement regarding Lionel Richie's health. The artist's representatives do not comment on the matter, and fans are eagerly waiting for any news. All we know is that the decision to hospitalize was made after consultation with doctors.

Health problems are commonplace

This is not the first time recently that Lionel Richie has been struggling with health problems. In June this year, the artist had to interrupt a concert in St. Paul, Minnesota, telling the audience he felt "dazed" and "weird." He was then also hospitalized, and two further performances were canceled. After a short break, Richie returned to the stage, assuring fans that he felt good.

What's next for the tour?

For now, it is not known whether the hospitalization will affect the further course of Lionel Richie's concert tour. According to previous plans, the artist was to perform in Las Vegas in the fall with the "King of Hearts" program. Fans hope that their idol will recover quickly and appear on stage again.