Lionel Richie at the 2026 LA Times Festival of Books. Photo by Janeirohy, CC BY 4.0⁠, via Wikimedia Commons⁠.

Lionel Richie is taking a break from performing after receiving a procedure for atrial fibrillation, according to a statement from his representative. The representative reported that the procedure went well and Richie is doing well. Three dates on his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire—in San Francisco, Chicago and Columbus—were canceled. Richie’s team says he plans to return to the stage after taking time to recover.