We’re sending prayers up and well wishes to Lionel Richie (67) today. Word has just gotten out that he has had to cancel his major upcoming tour with Mariah Carey, ‘The All Hits Tour 2017,’ due to complications from his knee surgery. Apparently he had the surgery recently, which was supposed to have healed up in time for the tour. But at the last minute, it’s been reported to have caused problems for him. Below are the rest of the details:

Via TMZ: Lionel Richie’s knee is recovering and his 35-show concert tour with Mariah Carey has been put on hold…TMZ has learned. We’re told Lionel had a preexisting knee problem that was causing him pain and he underwent surgery last month. We’re told there were complications and the injury did not heal correctly so Lionel is still recovering. He and Mariah were scheduled to hit the road March 15 in Baltimore. There were 35 shows in all, including Chicago, New York, Boston, Detroit and the Hollywood Bowl. Our sources say the concert has now been postponed and will start in the Summer.

By the way, Lionel Richie’s and Mariah Carey’s ‘All Hits Tour 2017’ tour was highly anticipated and highly grueling on the joints of a 67 year old. It was scheduled for 35 shows in just 12 days.

Even though Lionel Richie is in top notch physical health, he’s still pushing 70 and no matter what- dancing around stage, rehearsing, and traveling nonstop, will take it’s toll on any 67 year old at some point. That’s just the way it is.

Sending positive energy to Lionel Richie, hopefully he makes a full recovery soon.