Lionel Richie Discharged from ICU After Hospitalization

Lionel Richie has been discharged from the hospital after being admitted to the intensive care unit following his concert on August 29 in St. Louis, Missouri. The 77-year-old singer is now back home in Los Angeles and is reported to be 'doing great,' according to People. Richie checked himself into a local hospital for testing, with doctors linking his illness to slight dehydration, as reported by TMZ. They also conducted tests for potential cardiac-related issues. During the concert, Richie appeared to struggle and required assistance from his team, even requesting a chair to sit on while performing his final song, 'All Night Long.' Videos from the event show him drinking electrolytes on stage and commenting on their taste. This incident marks the second health scare for Richie this year; he was previously hospitalized in June after feeling ill during a performance in St. Paul, Minnesota, which led to the cancellation of two concerts in Chicago and Columbus. Following that episode, he reassured fans via Instagram that he was recovering well and expressed gratitude for their support.