Lionel Richie, admitted to the ICU after suffering problems staying on his feet during a concert

Last weekend, Lionel Richie performed at The Muny in St. Louis and sang one of his greatest hits, ‘All Night Long’, when he suddenly felt difficulty staying on his feet . The artist was forced to ask for a chair and ended up being taken to a hospital in the city in the state of Missouri, where he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to undergo various tests.

According to TMZ, Richie went voluntarily, as a precautionary measure, although the initial indications could suggest "mild dehydration" during the concert .

After his health problems, and given the lack of tests that still have yet to be carried out, Lionel Richie and his team have chosen to postpone the two concerts he was due to perform in Chicago and Columbus . Doctors, according to the aforementioned outlet, reportedly advised the 77-year-old singer to rest and prioritize a “full” recovery.

Lionel Richie's fans, concerned about the artist's health at 77 years old

This is not Richie's first medical complication in recent months, since last July, specifically on the 4th, he was forced to respond to the many messages of concern from his fans , who saw the artist with some problems and in a somewhat complicated condition. Even then, he said on social media that he was “fine” and thanked everyone for the affection he received.

Likewise, his followers have flooded his latest post, which dates back to last Thursday, when Richie took the opportunity to pay tribute to the late Dolly Parton . In that image, the singer's fans have written and shared messages of encouragement, in which they wish him a speedy recovery so that he can continue with his tour and be seen back on stage again.