Lionel Richie, 77, leaves hospital after three days following star falling ill and struggling to breath live on stage

LIONEL Richie has left hospital after a three-day stay after the legendary performer became unwell on stage. The star, known for his hits including All Night Long, appeared to become unwell during the end of his most recent concert where he was left struggling to breathe. Lionel Richie has left hospital after a three-day stay Credit: Getty He was forced to sit down at the end of his performance Credit: YouTube/ @bigconcertfancom Now, according to reports, Lionel has left the medical facility that he had checked in to. Whilst in hospital, the crooner was understood to be treated for ‘cardiac-related issues’. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! He spent time in a St. Louis intensive care unit during the three days following his performance in the city over the weekend. Sources close to the star have now told People magazine that Lionel is at home resting and is “doing good”. The star sparked concern on stage before being rushed to an intensive care unit Credit: YouTube/ @bigconcertfancom Now the star is said to be doing better Credit: Getty Concern was first raised when Lionel appeared to be struggling to breathe during his final few songs – including of his biggest hit, All Night Long. He eventually sat on a bench to finish the number in a bid to catch his breath. Reports then emerged that he was raced to hospital at the end of that night’s gig. According to TMZ, the star checked himself into a local hospital in the city to have tests run. Most read in TV Sources told the outlet that Lionel went to hospital out of precaution and doctors were investigating dehydration. Witnesses at the show said Lionel told the crowd he was feeling “dizzy” and “strange” toward the end of his performance. It comes after the star was reportedly taken to hospital by ambulance after a dizzy spell during a gig in June. He had to take a moment to sit down during a performance at the Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota. Comment now