# Lionel Richie discharged from St. Louis hospital after heart tests

Lionel Richie was discharged from a St. Louis hospital after three days in ICU for heart tests following a concert.

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Lionel Richie, 77, was discharged from a hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on 2026-09-02 after spending three days in the intensive care unit, where he underwent heart tests. [^1]

Richie voluntarily entered the medical center and returned to his home in Los Angeles after taking a flight on 2026-09-02. [^2]

TMZ reported that doctors initially attributed Richie's difficulty standing during the concert to 'slight dehydration.' [^3]

People magazine reported that Lionel Richie returned to his home in Los Angeles on 2026-09-02 after flying from St. Louis and said he feels 'great'. [^4]

People magazine reported that the 77-year-old singer voluntarily entered the facility for heart tests and was treated for dehydration. [^5]

The singer voluntarily admitted himself to the hospital to undergo heart tests after experiencing difficulties standing during a concert at The Muny in St. Louis. [^6]

Lionel Richie had other health problems in late June 2026 that forced him to end a concert early in Minnesota, where he told the audience he felt 'dizzy'. [^7]

Richie has already flown back to his home in Los Angeles and feels great, according to the entertainment outlet. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Lionel Richie, 77, was discharged from a hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on 2026-09-02 after spending three days in the intensive care unit, where he underwent heart tests. (El Universo, News)
2. Richie voluntarily entered the medical center and returned to his home in Los Angeles after taking a flight on 2026-09-02. (El Universo, News)
3. TMZ reported that doctors initially attributed Richie's difficulty standing during the concert to 'slight dehydration.' (El Universo, News)
4. People magazine reported that Lionel Richie returned to his home in Los Angeles on 2026-09-02 after flying from St. Louis and said he feels 'great'. (El Tiempo, News)
5. People magazine reported that the 77-year-old singer voluntarily entered the facility for heart tests and was treated for dehydration. (RPP, News)
6. The singer voluntarily admitted himself to the hospital to undergo heart tests after experiencing difficulties standing during a concert at The Muny in St. Louis. (El Universal, News)
7. Lionel Richie had other health problems in late June 2026 that forced him to end a concert early in Minnesota, where he told the audience he felt 'dizzy'. (El Tiempo, News)
8. Richie has already flown back to his home in Los Angeles and feels great, according to the entertainment outlet. (RPP, News)

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