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Lionel Richie Heading Home After Hospital Stint Amid Cardiac Issues

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Lionel Richie is heading home to recover after a stint in the hospital for cardiac-related issues ... TMZ has learned. 

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the legendary singer checked out of the hospital in St. Louis Wednesday afternoon after spending 3 days under doctors' care. We're told he's currently making his way back to Los Angeles.

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Lionel Richie Hospitalized In ICU After St. Louis Concert

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Lionel Richie is hospitalized in the intensive care unit in St. Louis after performing in the city over the weekend ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Lionel checked himself into a local hospital after his Saturday night performance at The Muny in Forest Park to have some tests run.

We're told Lionel is being cautious and doctors are looking into possible slight dehydration. Our sources say he's hoping to be discharged Tuesday.