In a statement, Pearson's family confirmed he was being treated for diabetes and was on dialysis.

The group was often described as a British version of The Jackson Five due to their synchronised routines, costumes, and family links

Stedman Pearson, who has died aged 60, was one-fifth of the sibling pop group Five Star whose flame burned brightly, albeit briefly, in the 1980s.

R&B icon Stedman Pearson has died after huge chart success in the 80s with band Five Star. Hailing from Romford, Essex, the MailOnline reports that the singer has died at age 60. Five Star secured six Top 10 hits,

Five Star musician Stedman Pearson has died at the age of 60, with the singer's sister Deniece Pearson now sharing his cause of death

Five Star singer Stedman Pearson has died aged 60. The British performer enjoyed huge success in the 80s in the group along with his siblings.

Five Star singer Stedman Pearson has died at the age of 60 after undergoing dialysis.Pearson’s death was announced by his family member Denise in a heart-breaking statement that read, He

The music world is mourning the loss of Five Star's Stedman Pearson, who passed away at 60. Tributes have poured in since the announcement, and details now confirm he died on March 10, having battled with diabetes and been on dialysis.