Lionel Richie, the legendary voice behind timeless hits like Hello, Endless Love, and All Night Long, has faced a lifetime of challenges that almost silenced his music forever. At the height of his fame, few could imagine the personal battles he was fighting behind the scenes—struggles that would test not only his physical strength, but his emotional endurance and identity as an artist.
His most terrifying ordeal began with a severe throat condition, one so critical that it threatened to end his singing career entirely.
