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Archive photograph, for illustration. Lionel Richie performs on stage.

Lionel Richie returns to stage after heart procedure

Archive photograph, for illustration. Lionel Richie performs on stage. · 2019 · Raph_PH · CC BY 2.0
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Lionel Richie says he is feeling better after a September heart procedure, telling fans during his first performance since the operation that he is “doing fine”.

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Lionel Richie says he is feeling better after a heart procedure, returning to the stage in Las Vegas for the first time since the operation.

The 77-year-old singer spoke during a Wednesday night performance at The Wynn. In a video posted to Instagram on Thursday, he told the audience: “I’m doing fine” and thanked them for their concern. He also joked that he did not know where he had been, but was back.

Richie underwent a procedure in September for a heart rhythm disorder. A spokesperson said at the time that it had gone well. The singer has previously become unwell on stage and postponed several concerts.

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