On June 24, Lionel Richie was admitted to the hospital. He'd been taken ill during the opening night of his current tour. He subsequently canceled shows in both Chicago and Columbus. However, Richie has now taken to Instagram to break his silence regarding his recent health issues.
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"Thank you for every message, every kind word, and for all your love," Richie wrote. "I'm doing well, and I'm grateful for all of you. Pittsburgh and Detroit were an absolute joy. The energy, the dancing, the faces in the crowd... we made real memories together. See you in Toronto... let's party all night long!"
Richie returned to the stage on Tuesday, June 30, performing in Pittsburgh. He appeared to be well, as he engaged with the crowd and completed his set. Now, with a show in Toronto on the horizon, it would appear that the American Idol judge has no plans to slow down.
Nevertheless, fans will undoubtedly be pleased to hear that Richie is back on his feet and is able to resume his tour. After all, we don't know how many more opportunities we're going to get to see him live.
Lionel Richie Fans Send Well-Wishes in the Comments Section
Shortly after Richie posted to his Instagram page, hundreds of fans began leaving comments, celebrating the fact that he's back on his feet.
"Happy to see you back, well rested and happy," one fan wrote. "So excited to seeing you in Greensboro/NC on Saturday 07/18."
Another fan celebrated the fact that Richie is already back on his feet. "So happy to hear that you are on the mend!" they said in the comments section.
While some fans kept their comments simple, others chose to remind Richie of his greatness.
"You are amazingly talented!" a fan wrote in the comments section. "I've seen you in concert several times! My most memorable concert was seeing you in Las Vegas at the Wynn last year for my 50th birthday. Happy to hear you are feeling better!!"
The response to Richie's post was almost entirely positive. Hopefully, he can make his way through the rest of his tour without a problem. After all, his health will always be the priority.
