Lionel Richie has been hospitalized after experiencing another health scare during his current concert tour.

The 77-year-old singer checked himself into a hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, after performing in the city Saturday, according to TMZ.

Richie was admitted to the intensive care unit while doctors ran tests to determine what caused him to become ill. According to the report, doctors were looking at slight dehydration as a possible cause.

The health scare came after concertgoers noticed that Richie appeared to be struggling toward the end of his St. Louis performance.

Richie Needed a Chair on Stage

Richie made it through most of the concert, but witnesses told TMZ that he needed to sit down as the night came to an end.

While performing his final song, his famous 1983 hit “All Night Long (All Night),” Richie reportedly asked for a chair and finished the performance while sitting.

He later went to the hospital to be evaluated.

Richie’s representatives had not immediately commented publicly on his condition.

The incident is especially concerning for fans because it comes only a few months after Richie experienced another health problem while performing.

Another Concert Ended Early in June

In June, Richie became ill during the opening night of his 26-city North American tour with Earth, Wind & Fire.

The concert was being held at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota, when Richie began showing signs that something was wrong.

Videos from the concert showed the singer sitting down several times while performing “Dancing on the Ceiling.” Richie told the audience that he was feeling dizzy and needed to sit.

He initially attempted to continue with the show.

Eventually, however, Richie left the stage for an extended break while his band continued performing for the crowd. About an hour later, saxophonist Dino Soldo told the audience that Richie was not feeling well enough to continue and the remainder of the concert was canceled.

Richie was taken to a hospital for medical attention.

The health scare also forced him to postpone his next two scheduled performances in Chicago and Columbus, Ohio.

Live Nation said at the time that doctors had advised Richie to rest and recover before returning to the stage.

Richie Later Said He Was Doing Well

Richie eventually reassured worried fans that he was recovering.

In July, he posted a message thanking people for reaching out following his health scare.

The singer said he was doing well and expressed gratitude for the messages and support he had received.

Richie then returned to performing, but the latest incident in St. Louis has once again raised concerns about his health as he continues touring at age 77.

No serious diagnosis has been publicly announced in connection with the St. Louis hospitalization, and reports indicated doctors were continuing to determine exactly what happened.

Lionel Richie’s Long Music Career

Richie has been one of the biggest names in American music for more than five decades.

Born Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. on June 20, 1949, in Tuskegee, Alabama, he grew up near the campus of Tuskegee Institute, now known as Tuskegee University.

His music career took off after he joined the Commodores while attending college.

The group became one of Motown’s most successful acts during the 1970s and early 1980s. Richie became particularly well known as the voice behind some of the Commodores’ biggest ballads.

Among the group’s best-known songs were “Easy,” “Three Times a Lady,” “Still” and “Sail On.”

Richie eventually left the Commodores and launched a hugely successful solo career.

His self-titled debut solo album arrived in 1982 and produced major hits including “Truly,” “You Are” and “My Love.”

His popularity grew even more with his second album, Can’t Slow Down, released in 1983.

The album included “All Night Long (All Night),” “Hello,” “Running with the Night,” “Stuck on You” and “Penny Lover.”

Can’t Slow Down became one of the defining albums of Richie’s career and won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

From “We Are the World” to an Oscar

Richie also played an important role in one of the most famous charity songs ever recorded.

He co-wrote “We Are the World” with Michael Jackson in 1985. The song brought together dozens of major recording artists as USA for Africa and raised money for humanitarian relief efforts in Africa.

One year later, Richie earned another major honor with “Say You, Say Me,” which was featured in the movie White Nights.

The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Over his long career, Richie has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and earned numerous major honors, including Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

His songs have remained popular across generations, helping make him one of the most recognizable singers to emerge from the Motown era.

A New Generation Knows Him From “American Idol”

Richie has also become a familiar face on television.

He joined ABC’s American Idol as a judge in 2018, appearing alongside country star Luke Bryan and pop singer Katy Perry for several seasons.

His role on the singing competition introduced him to younger viewers who may not have been around when songs such as “Hello” and “All Night Long” first became hits.

Richie has continued touring and performing well into his 70s, often playing lengthy concerts filled with songs from both his Commodores and solo years.

But after two health scares during concerts in just a few months, attention is now focused on his recovery and whether the latest hospitalization will affect his upcoming performances.

For now, doctors are reportedly evaluating what caused Richie to become ill following Saturday’s St. Louis concert.