Following an atrial fibrillation heart procedure, Lionel Richie plans to take time off from his current touring schedule.
In a formal statement from the 77-years old’s representative “The doctor said everything went perfectly.” “Lionel is doing great but will take some time off and will be back on stage soon.”
According to the Heart Foundation, AFib (atrial fibrillation) is the most common type of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that occurs when chaotic electrical signals make the top chambers of your heart, the atria, twitch or quiver instead of pumping properly; a condition that can be treated by medication, surgery and lifestyle changes.
Since beginning hits summer’s nationwide tour with Earth, Wind & Fire, Lionel faced several health challenges that caused him to postpone two shows after falling ill on stage during the first night of the tour in late June.
Out of “an abundance of caution,” the Alabama native checked himself into a hospital .
Richie has three upcoming tour dates scheduled for late September and early October in San Francisco, Columbus and Chicago, according to his website.
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Author: Al Dente
Photo: Georges Biard