{"id":615,"date":"2026-09-01T04:16:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T04:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metropolitantimeshock.pics\/?p=615"},"modified":"2026-09-01T04:16:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T04:16:51","slug":"lionel-richie-77-commanded-the-stage-in-a-yellow-jacket-hours-before-his-st-louis-hospital-visit-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metropolitantimeshock.pics\/?p=615","title":{"rendered":"Lionel Richie, 77, Commanded the Stage in a Yellow Jacket Hours Before His St. Louis Hospital Visit \u2014 Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The “American Idol” judge looked every bit the showman as he entertained a packed St. Louis crowd. Hours later, the 77-year-old was in intensive care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Photos and videos from The Muny captured Lionel Richie smiling, playing the piano and commanding the stage throughout the night. Hours later, the 77-year-old was hospitalized in his second health scare in just over two months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lionel Richie appeared at the 2022 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, one of his many high-profile appearances before his recent health concerns. Years later, his St. Louis concert would take on new significance. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Richie performed at the Forest Park venue on August 29, 2026, delivering songs from his five-decade career. His set included music from his years with the Commodores and hits from his solo career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Concertgoers Praised Richie’s Command of the Stage<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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On\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, people who attended the concert described an energetic and entertaining performance. One netizen said,\u00a0“Such a good show! He was funny too! Love knowing all the songs and they all were great!”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Another user shared,\u00a0“It was a fantastic show! He still sounds and looks great and he was charming and personable! And then to see him at The Muny was perfect!”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A commenter wrote,\u00a0“He was amazing, funny, commanded the stage.”<\/i>\u00a0Someone else remarked,\u00a0“You did again, thank you.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Richie took the stage at the 57th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles in February 2026. Months later, concertgoers in St. Louis praised the 77-year-old for his stage presence and energy. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Photos Captured Richie Hours Before His Hospitalization<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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The concert photos captured Richie at different points throughout the night. In one, he smiled broadly into a microphone while wearing a bright yellow jacket over a dark outfit. Another showed him with\u00a0both arms extended<\/strong>\u00a0as fiery visuals glowed behind him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wide shots revealed the large crowd at The Muny and the production surrounding Richie, including bright lights, large screens, and pyrotechnic effects. Quieter moments showed\u00a0him seated at the piano<\/strong>, while other photos captured him performing alongside members of his band.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Footage from his closing number, “All Night Long,” provided a closer look at the final stretch of the show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lionel Richie attended a cultural reception in New York City during King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s U.S. state visit in April 2026. The event came ahead of a busy summer of performances for the singer. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Richie had changed into a bright red jacket over an all-black outfit and initially moved around the stage with a microphone in hand. He gestured toward different parts of the crowd and extended his arms as the band played behind him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Witnesses later told\u00a0TMZ<\/a>\u00a0that Richie appeared to be\u00a0struggling a bit toward the end of the show.\u00a0<\/strong>At one point, Richie turned toward the side of the stage and appeared to signal for something.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A crew member soon\u00a0brought out a black chair<\/strong> and positioned it behind him. Richie remained standing briefly before sitting down and continuing the performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Months before his St. Louis performance ended with Richie sitting through part of his closing number, the singer remained active onstage and at public events. This April 2026 appearance at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony captured him during the same year that brought two separate concert health scares. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Even while seated,\u00a0he stayed engaged<\/strong>\u00a0with the number. He sang into his microphone, raised an arm toward the audience, and was later joined closely by two band members playing guitar and bass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Richie eventually returned to his feet. As the show ended, he could be heard repeatedly wishing the audience good night. He raised his arms toward the crowd,\u00a0bowed<\/strong>, and then walked offstage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lionel Richie performed at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on July 1, 2026, during his summer tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. Wearing a bright yellow jacket, he struck an animated pose onstage nearly two months before his St. Louis hospitalization. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Hours later, Richie reportedly checked himself into a St. Louis hospital for tests and was admitted to intensive care. Sources with direct knowledge said doctors were looking into\u00a0possible slight dehydration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hospital News Put the Concert Reactions in a New Light<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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On\u00a0another Facebook discussion<\/a>, people responding to The Muny’s post praised Richie’s performance while expressing concern about what happened afterward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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