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

R&B icon Stedman Pearson has died age 60 after huge chart success in the 80s with his siblings in the band Five Star. Hailing from Romford, Essex, his sister Deniece confirmed Pearson was ‘on dialysis and had diabetes’ before his death on March 10.

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 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

Stedman Pearson, who was part of the iconic pop group Five Star alongside his siblings, has died at the age of 60 on March 10. His sister and bandmate, Deniece Pearson, revealed in a statement to PA News agency on Thursday that the star “was on dialysis and he had diabetes”.

Five Star singer Stedman Pearson has died at the age of 60, his sister and fellow band member Deniece Pearson has confirmed the news, saying he was "a gentleman to the very end"

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.