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Lionel Richie Halts Minnesota Tour Opener Due to Illness

Lionel Richie, 77, ended his set early at St. Paul, MN's Grand Casino Arena on the opening night of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire after falling ill. Videos show Richie sitting on stage multiple times before concluding his performance aft

Variety Music·Jun 25, 2026·via Variety Music

Lionel Richie Halts Minnesota Tour Opener Due to Illness

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Lionel Richie Cuts Set Short After Falling Ill During Opening Night of Tour in Minnesota

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Lionel Richie fell ill during the opening night of his joint tour with Earth, Wind & Fire, cutting his set short after about an hour on stage at St. Paul, MN’s Grand Casino Arena.

Several videos circulating on social media showed Richie, 77, sitting down on the stage several times while performing “Dancing on the Ceiling.” He reportedly told the audience that he wasn’t feeling well: “When you’re feeling dizzy, sit your ass down,” he said, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune .