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 singer Stedman Pearson - who rose to fame in the family group alongside his siblings, including Deniece Pearson - died, aged 60, earlier this week, it's been announced

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

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.

Five Star musician Stedman Pearson has died at the age of 60, with his sister and bandmate Deniece Pearson confirming the news and revealing his cause of death