Music legend Lionel Richie was hospitalized after falling ill during the opening night of his tour with Earth, Wind and Fire in Minnesota (0:06-0:28).
Key details of the incident:
- The event: About an hour into the performance, the 77-year-old singer experienced a "dizzy spell" while singing "Dancing on the Ceiling" and had to sit down (0:06-0:12).
- The aftermath: Richie performed "Three Times a Lady" shortly after the dizziness, but subsequently announced an unplanned intermission and never returned to the stage (0:20-0:26).
- Medical status: He was transported to a nearby hospital (0:26-0:30). While initial emergency dispatch calls mentioned a potential heart issue, a member of his touring band indicated he was likely suffering from dehydration (0:30-0:41).
- Recovery and Tour: A source reported that the singer is currently "doing better." Despite the incident, upcoming tour dates—including a scheduled performance in Chicago—have not been canceled as of the report's release (0:41-0:51).