Singer Lionel Richie is doing well after the Grammy-winning artist underwent a procedure for atrial fibrillation, according to his representative.
Richie, 77, will be taking time off but is expected to be performing again soon after recovering from the procedure, his rep said.
“Lionel underwent a common procedure for atrial fibrillation,” the rep said in a statement Tuesday. “The doctor said everything went perfectly. Lionel is doing great but will take some time off and will be back on stage soon.”
The four-time Grammy winner and “American Idol” judge was in the middle of a tour with Earth, Wind & Fire when he was hospitalized. Three performances — dates in San Francisco, Chicago and Columbus, Ohio — were canceled.
In June, the tour’s opening night show was halted after Richie told the audience he was feeling dizzy, according to videos on social media.
The “Hello” singer was seen over the weekend dining out at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills.
Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm disorder. Known as AFib, it can lead to blood clots in the heart and increased risk of stroke, heart failure and other heat problems. Normal heart rhythm can be restored through a medical procedure.
