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Yahoo
15-03-2025
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Five Star band member Stedman Pearson tragically dies aged 60
Five Star musician Stedman Pearson has died aged 60. The news of his passing was revealed by several of his friends who paid tribute on Facebook. One friend wrote: 'Very sad to hear about the passing of my friend Stedman Pearson. Gonna miss our chats dude. I have no words. I'm in complete shock." Another shared: 'Woke up to learn of my friends passing.... HE was one of the gentlest and lovely people I knew.. an awesome dancer with just a childlike zest for life.... You made a huge difference to my life and will be missed muchly!' 'Rest in peace bro Stedman Pearson too young man,' another lamented. Prior to his death, Stedman had not been active on social media and last posted on his Instagram page in July 2020. Pearson was born in 1964 in Islington, London, and was the oldest of five siblings who would go on to form the group Five Star. He studied dance and fashion in college before his focused turned to music. Pearson was 19 when his father, musician Buster Pearson, devised a plan in 1983 to put the siblings into a band. Five Star would famously practice in their living room in the early days of their music career, with Pearson devising the dance routines for his younger brothers and sisters. Their father's vision was to have them be a British version of The Jackson Five and with their synchronised routines, costumes, and family links, it worked. They became breakout stars in the mid-80s after managing to reach number 15 on the UK Singles Chart in 1985. The group climbed up the charts from there, with their debut album Luxury of Life soon being certified platinum. Five Star won BRIT Award for Best British Group in 1987, but sadly their success was to be short-lived with their popularity waning in the 1990s following tension with their record label and reports of bankruptcy. A number of the siblings went on to forge solo careers with varying success, but a full five-piece reunion was never to be.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
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Five Star singer Stedman Pearson's cause of death at 60 revealed by sister bandmate
Five Star musician Stedman Pearson's cause of death has been announced. The singer – who was most known for performing alongside his siblings Deniece, Lorraine, Doris, and Delroy Pearson in the British pop group – died on March 10 and had been on dialysis. His sister Deniece Pearson, 56, told the PA news agency: "He died on March 10, he was on dialysis and he had diabetes." 'He was a gentleman to the very end – in every way and an amazing son/brother and uncle,' a statement from his family to the PA news agency said. 'May the memories and love he gave to us and the world be our greatest comfort. He will be deeply missed.' Five Star dazzled the UK charts with an impressive six top 10 singles, treating fans to memorable anthems such as System Addict, Can't Wait Another Minute, and Rain Or Shine. Often likened to the American phenomenon The Jackson 5, their distinctive costumes and polished choreography became a hallmark of their performances. READ MORE: Kate Middleton makes announcement about engagement after issuing heartfelt apology READ MORE: Stedman Pearson dead - Five Star singer dies aged 60 as tributes pour in Their introductory album, Luxury Of Life, graced the music scene in 1985, swiftly followed by Silk And Steel in 1986, which claimed the number one spot on the UK albums chart. Their rising prominence was sealed the following year when they snatched the best British group title at the Brit Awards. Even into the noughties and early 2010s, Five Star's unwavering appeal saw them grace the stage at various festivals, notably appearing as a quartet for Bristol's Let's Rock festival in 2015. In September 2006, Stedman showcased his ballet talents on Channel 5's The All Star Talent Show, earning himself a respectable third-place finish. His versatility shone through yet again in 2008, when he featured in BBC Three's reality extravaganza Celebrity Scissorhands, cutting hair for a good cause and supporting BBC Children In Need. He also made a guest appearance on the comedy TV show Never Mind The Buzzcocks, participating in a segment where panellists had to pick out the singer from a lineup of doppelgängers. Fans have been sharing heartfelt tributes on social media following the sad news of the musician's passing. One fan shared their personal connection, saying: "This week i received the sad news that Stedman Pearson, the eldest of the famous Five Star eighties/nineties family quintet, has passed. I got to know him very well over 14 years, before being entrusted with his unpublished biography which was completed recently." Another said: "Was hoping this wasn't true but I think it sadly is. Anyone who knows me know how much I love Five Star; my childhood was a magical time thanks to their music, mesmerising dance routines and of course the incredible costumes. Such a sad loss. RIP Stedman Pearson." A fellow admirer reflected on their own fond memories: "Very sad to hear about the passing Steadman Pearson of @5starofficial - who were one of my favourite childhood music stars... Condolences to @DeniecePearson , Doris, Lorraine and Delroy," while another devastated fan posted: "I've just heard the terrible news that Five Star singer @StedmanPearson has passed away. That's a shocker! ! R.I.P Stedman, and sincere condolences to the entire Pearson family."
BBC News
13-03-2025
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- BBC News
Five Star singer Stedman Pearson dies aged 60
Stedman Pearson from the British pop group Five Star has died at the age of 60, his family has who died on Monday, had diabetes and was on dialysis treatment, according to his sister and Deniece were part of the band along with their siblings Lorraine, Doris and matching outfits and in-synch dance routines meant they were seen by some as a British answer to The Jackson 5. In a statement his family said: "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."Five Star released their debut album Luxury of Life in 1985, followed by Silk and Steel in 1986, which went to number group had six top 10 singles in the UK charts, including System Addict, Can't Wait Another Minute and Rain or five siblings won a Brit Award in 1987 for best British group initially broke up in 1995 but began performing together again in came together for another reunion in 2012, and, after Lorraine's departure, continued as a four-piece until also made TV appearances in 2006 and 2008 - first on Channel 5's The All Star Talent Show and later on BBC Three's Celebrity singer, who was from Romford in Essex, was the eldest of his five band were formed by their dad Buster Pearson in 1983, who was also a singer.
The Independent
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Five Star singer Stedman Pearson dies aged 60
Five Star singer Stedman Pearson has died at the age of 60, his sister Deniece Pearson said. 'He died on March 10, he was on dialysis and he had diabetes,' she told the PA news agency. Pearson was most known for being a part of British pop group Five Star, where he performed alongside his siblings Deniece, Lorraine, Doris, and Delroy Pearson. Their outfits and synchronised dance routines often drew comparisons to American music group The Jackson 5. Five Star had six top 10 singles in the UK charts with hits including System Addict, Can't Wait Another Minute, and Rain Or Shine. They released their debut album Luxury Of Life in 1985, and followed this up with Silk And Steel in 1986 – which topped the UK albums chart. In September 2006, Stedman appeared on The All Star Talent Show on Channel 5, and placed third after showcasing his ballet skills. In 2008, he starred in BBC Three reality show Celebrity Scissorhands, which involved celebrities attempting to cut people's hair to raise money for BBC Children In Need. He also appeared on comedy TV show Never Mind The Buzzcocks in a segment where the panellists had to select the singer from a line-up of look-a-likes.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Five Star singer Stedman Pearson dies aged 60
Five Star singer Stedman Pearson has died at the age of 60, his sister Deniece Pearson said. 'He died on March 10, he was on dialysis and he had diabetes,' she told the PA news agency. Pearson was most known for being a part of British pop group Five Star, where he performed alongside his siblings Deniece, Lorraine, Doris, and Delroy Pearson. Their outfits and synchronised dance routines often drew comparisons to American music group The Jackson 5. Five Star had six top 10 singles in the UK charts with hits including System Addict, Can't Wait Another Minute, and Rain Or Shine. They released their debut album Luxury Of Life in 1985, and followed this up with Silk And Steel in 1986 – which topped the UK albums chart. In September 2006, Stedman appeared on The All Star Talent Show on Channel 5, and placed third after showcasing his ballet skills. In 2008, he starred in BBC Three reality show Celebrity Scissorhands, which involved celebrities attempting to cut people's hair to raise money for BBC Children In Need. He also appeared on comedy TV show Never Mind The Buzzcocks in a segment where the panellists had to select the singer from a line-up of look-a-likes.
