# Lionel Richie, 77, breaks silence on health scare after undergoing heart procedure

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/lionel-richie-77-breaks-silence-on-health-scare-after-undergoing-heart-procedure/
- Published: 2026-11-12T16:23:21+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T17:52:22+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://pagesix.com/2026/11/12/celebrity-news/lionel-richie-77-breaks-silence-on-health-scare-after-undergoing-heart-procedure/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music, World

## Key points

- Richie says he is doing well after a heart procedure.
- He has faced several health scares during recent performances.
- His family has urged him to slow down and rest.

## Summary

Lionel Richie, 77, told fans he is “doing just fine” during a Las Vegas performance, his first public update after several health scares and a heart procedure. His reassurance matters as he has continued to perform despite recent medical problems and concerns from his family.

Richie underwent a routine procedure for atrial fibrillation in September, and his representative said it went well. Earlier in the summer, he was taken to hospital after becoming dizzy during a show and later struggled to finish a concert in St Louis, leading to cancelled performances. He has also announced he will return as a judge on Season 25 of “American Idol”.

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