Lionel Richie Calls Adopted Daughter, Nicole Richie “A Godsend”

Lionel Richie canceled his European tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Lionel Richie and his ex-wife Brenda Harvey adopted Nicole at an early age.

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Richie has opened up about his reasons for adopting Nicole.

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Lionel Richie and Brenda Harvey parted ways in 1993.

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The singer admitted that Nicole helped keep him grounded after his divorce.

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Richie has two other kids with Diane Alexander.

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Richie kids have made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry.

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Richie’s daughter, Nicole, married Joel Madden on December 11, 2010.

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Nicole and Madden have two kids, Harlow, 14, and Sparrow, 12.

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