Five Star musician Stedman Pearson’s cause of death has been announced.
It was announced earlier that the late singer had died, aged 60, prompting tributes on social media. It has been announced that he died on March and had been on dialysis. His sister Deniece Pearson, 56, who was also his bandmate, told the PA news agency: “He died on March 10, he was on dialysis and he had diabetes”.
A statement from his family to PA read: “He was a gentleman to the very end – in every way and an amazing son/brother and uncle. May the memories and love he gave to us and the world be our greatest comfort. He will be deeply missed”.
Stedman rose to fame four decades ago as a member of the band Five Star alongside his younger siblings, including Deniece. The group also included Lorraine Pearson, 57, Doris Pearson, 58, and Delroy Pearson, 54. Five Star, which had been put together by their father and manager Buster Pearson, had six Top 10 singles in the UK.
They are best known for songs like System Addict and Can’t Wait Another Minute, both released in 1986. The group’s outfits and synchronised dance routines often drew comparisons to the Jackson 5.
Five Star released their debut album, Luxury of Life, in 1985 – just two years after their formation as a group. The album included the song System Addict, which remains one of their highest charting singles after peaking at Number 3.
Their follow-up album Silk &, Steel topped the charts upon its release in 1986. Its tracklist includes the Slightest Touch and Find the Time. Rain or Shine – which is the band’s highest charting single, having reached Number 2 – is also on the album.
The siblings have since released several other albums and numerous singles.
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