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Headline: Lionel Richie presses pause on tour due to heart procedure
Caption: The music superstar, who is 77, has undergone a procedure for atrial fibrillation, his representative confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday. "The doctor said everything went perfectly," the rep shared in a statement. ”Lionel is doing great but will take some time off and will be back on stage soon." AFib (atrial fibrillation) is the most common type of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). The condition can be treated by medication, surgery and lifestyle changes. Richie has faced several health challenges since beginning a nationwide tour with Earth, Wind & Fire earlier this summer.
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