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

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 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 musician Stedman Pearson has died at the age of 60, with his friends and fans sharing tributes to the 80s icon, who shot to fame in a band with his siblings

Five Star singer dies, aged 60 - Pearson was the eldest of five siblings who were turned into a Jackson 5-inspired musical group

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 his sister and bandmate Deniece Pearson confirming the news and revealing his cause of death