# Lionel Richie pauses tour after heart procedure

> Lionel Richie pauses tour after heart procedure.
- Title: Lionel Richie pauses tour after heart procedure | Shortify
- Summary: Lionel Richie pauses tour after heart procedure. Lionel Richie will take time off from touring after a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation, with plans to…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/lionel-richie-pausing-touring-due-heart-procedure-rep-says/19858136
- Published: 2026-09-22T17:06:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lionel richie, atrial fibrillation, heart procedure, earth wind fire tour, wynn las vegas, king of hearts tour, news, local
## Lionel Richie stops touring
Music superstar Lionel Richie confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday that he is taking time off from touring after undergoing a heart procedure.
## Heart procedure details
The 77-year-old singer underwent a procedure for atrial fibrillation, his representative stated.
## Representative statement
The representative said, 'The doctor said everything went perfectly. Lionel is doing great but will take some time off and will be back on stage soon.'

> The doctor said everything went perfectly
## Atrial fibrillation explained
Atrial fibrillation, known as AFib, is an irregular heart rhythm causing fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
## Health history
Richie has faced health challenges since starting a nationwide tour with Earth, Wind & Fire earlier this summer.
## Upcoming tour dates
Richie has three upcoming tour dates in late September and early October in San Francisco, Columbus, and Chicago, then will perform at the Wynn in Las Vegas.
## Key takeaway

Lionel Richie will take time off from touring after a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation, with plans to return soon.