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.

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

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.

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.

Stedman Pearson, the eldest of the family quintet band Five Star, has died aged 60. The band, which was inspired by the success of Jackson 5, found fame in the Eighties with the hit singles “Rain or Shine”, “System Addict” and “Let Me Be the One”.