I dont' think it is health issues with Richie--didn't he tour with a broken shoulder to Japan around the time he and Heather broke up? Plus everyone has been commenting how he great he has been looking and playing-- and he even mentions taking care of himself in interviews.

With regard to family issues--didn't he write, record and tour while his father was dealing with cancer? If it is something that just came up with his daughter, that would be another story as he'd want to be with her.

I hope it is not substance abuse but I have no personal knowledge of dealing with it. Can someone fall off the wagon so quick and so hard that rehab is the only immediate solution? I can't help but wish him the best even though I am very disappointed with regard to my upcoming show (my first show).

It just feels very deja vu given that we went through this pretty much one year ago. Now people will know: in future tours, don't buy any tickets for April/May shows.