Obituary of Lionel Richie

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Lionel Richie

Lionel Brockman Jr. Richie (born June 20th, 1949 in Tuskegee, Alabama) was an Singer-Songwriter who was best known for being a poplar singer in the 1980s. He was the co-lead singer of funk band the Commodores before launching his solo career in 1982. Lionel died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a bathtub related accident although that is just a rumor. He was 76 years old.

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Lionel Richie Biography Wiki:

    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Cyan
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

    Lionel Brockman Jr.'s Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Lionel Brockman Richie Jr.
    • Father: Lionel Brockman Richie Sr.
    • Mother: Alberta R. Foster
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Diana Alexander-Richie (married 21 December 1995-divorced January 2004)
      • Brenda Harvey-Richie (married 28 October 1975-divorced 9 August 1993)
    • Son(s):
      • Miles Brockman (born May 27, 1994)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Nicole Camille Richie (adopted)
      • Sofia Richie (born August 24, 1998)

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterTV Personality Funk Music Genre American Born on June 20th Born in 1949 Born in Alabama

Quotable Quotes:

"Lionel Richie, love song, okay, thank you very much, good-bye. And all of a sudden I realized that, in my career, what has made my career has always been the surprises." (IMDB)

"Mr. Richie was one of the most amazing talents in rock and roll. The loss of his life is not only difficult to bear, but to remember all the innocent life he touched is even harder. (V)"

"Lionel Brockman Jr. Richie led a successful life as a singer, songwriter, and actor, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry. (V)"

Is Mr. Lionel Brockman Jr. Richie still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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Community Comments:

Simon Burke: Lionel Richie is still alive, this is a hoax.

Stephanie Tennies: Lionel Richie isn't dead. Take this down my dads lawyers have already submitted the legal paperwork so take this down he is alive and doing well!


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-05-20 00:43:09
Author: Stan
Confirmation: Lionel Richie on Wikipedia


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