# Lionel Richie Back Home After Health Scare | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-09-03T11:30:05+00:00
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Lionel Richie’s back home in LA after a brief hospital stint in St. Louis, where he was admitted for dehydration or cardiac concerns following a physically taxing show. Fans noticed his struggle during the finale — even asking for a chair to finish — but the legend’s resilience shone through again. He’d cut a June show short for similar reasons, yet bounced back strong and kept touring. Now, reports say he’s recovering well — and that’s all that matters. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0842dc652646ea31

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