Overview
- On June 24 Richie felt dizzy during the tour opener in St. Paul and was evaluated by emergency crews before being taken to a local hospital, according to the St. Paul Fire Department.
- Promoters said doctors advised rest and Live Nation and the United Center postponed the June 26 Chicago and June 27 Columbus shows, with rescheduled dates to be announced.
- Richie reopened the tour with a full show in Pittsburgh on June 30 and played Detroit before posting on Instagram on Saturday, July 4 thanking fans and saying, "I’m doing well."
- The singer and his team have not released a medical diagnosis or treatment details, while fan-shot videos and outlets such as TMZ reported he sat onstage feeling dizzy and was transported by ambulance as a precaution.
- At 77, Richie is co-headlining the Sing A Song All Night Long tour with Earth, Wind & Fire and serves on American Idol, a background that has focused attention on the physical demands of long arena runs for veteran performers.