Lionel Richie, 77, dealt another blow as singer undergoes heart procedure
Lionel Richie has been hospitalized for the third time in three months amid his recent health woes, and underwent a procedure on his heart to correct an irregular heartbeat. The 77-year-old was forced to cancel three of his tour dates with Earth, Wind and Fire as he recovered from his surgery. “Lionel underwent a common procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib),” his representative shared in a statement. “The doctor said everything went perfectly.” © FilmMagicLionel was taken to hospital for the third time in three months “Lionel is doing great but will take some time off and will be back on stage soon,” they concluded. Atrial fibrillation occurs when the heart is beating in an irregular rhythm that begins in the upper chambers of the organ. The medical issue can be corrected via a catheter ablation, a minimally invasive procedure that scars the heart tissue to prevent faulty electrical signals. Lionel’s September 26 show in San Francisco, his September 30 show in Chicago and his October 2 show in Columbus have been canceled, and his upcoming …









