Lionel Richie pausing touring due to heart procedure, rep says
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Key Points:
- Lionel Richie, 77, is taking time off from touring after undergoing a heart procedure to treat atrial fibrillation, his representative confirmed.
- The procedure went perfectly, and Richie is reported to be doing well but will pause performances to recover before returning to the stage.
- Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm that can cause fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain, and is treatable through medication, surgery, and lifestyle changes.
- Richie had previously postponed shows after falling ill on stage and was hospitalized in late August as a precaution.
- He has several upcoming tour dates planned for late September through November, including performances in San Francisco, Columbus, Chicago, and Las Vegas.
