Lionel Richie, 77, ‘taken to hospital by ambulance’ over dizzy spell as he ends concert early
LIONEL Richie has been reportedly taken to hospital after he took a funny turn on stage and was forced to end the concert.
The 77-year-old was performing at the Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota when his ill spell happened and had to take a moment to sit down.
TMZ reports that the star halted his gig and was attended to paramedics backstage where he was subsequently sent packing to hospital.
Sources told the publication that the hospital trip was part of a precautionary measure.
The Sun has contacted representatives for Richie for comment.
In a video from the gig shared online, the music icon is seen attempting to finish performing his hit Dancing On The Ceiling while sat on the steps leading up to the live band.
While he got back to his feet to carry on, he was forced to sit down again amid a second dizzy spell.
He is seen in the footage catching his breath, perched on the edge of the stage, while trying to continue with the song.
As explained in the post shared to X, Lionel managed to perform one more song, sat at the piano.
After departing the stage, Lionel’s saxophonist Dino Soldo told the crowd that the hitmaker wasn’t feeling well and wouldn’t be returning to the stage, ending the show.
Lionel was appearing with Earth, Wind & Fire as part of their joint tour hitting 26 venues across the States.
The Easy musician is next expected to appear for a gig in Chicago on Friday night.