Lionel Richie remains hospitalized in the intensive care unit, and doctors are reportedly now looking into him potentially suffering from heart problems.
The singer, 77, is undergoing testing for cardiac-related issues, TMZ reported Tuesday.
Heâs expected to be released from the hospital Wednesday, according to the outlet.
Page Six has reached out to Richieâs rep for comment.
The âAmerican Idolâ judge checked himself into a local hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, over the weekend after he struggled to finish his concert at the Muny Amphitheater Saturday.
Doctors were reportedly looking into âslight dehydrationâ as the cause.
During the concert, the Grammy-winning musician had to ask for a chair while performing his final song, âAll Night Long,â so that he could sit down.
Richie addressed his dehydration issues and June hospitalization during the concert, according to the St. Louis American.
âSome things have been happening on this tour that kind of shook me up a little bit, because I couldnât figure out what the hell was going on,â he told the audience, adding, âI went back to the doctor, and he said, âYou are suffering from dehydration.ââ
He was previously hospitalized in June after he fell ill onstage and abruptly ended his concert early at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Videos shared online at the time showed Richie â who is co-headlining his 26-city North American tour with Earth, Wind & Fire â being forced to sit down several times while singing âDancing on the Ceiling.â
âWhen youâre feeling dizzy, sit your ass down,â he told the crowd, before he left the concert altogether.
Richie then canceled two concert shows in Chicago and Columbus, Ohio.
However, Richie assured fans he was fine in a July 4 Instagram post.
âThank you for every message, every kind word, and for all your love. â€ïž,â he wrote. âIâm doing well, and Iâm grateful for all of you.â
The father of three has yet to comment on his latest hospitalization.
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