Stedman Pearson dead - Five Star singer dies aged 60 as tributes pour in

ok.co.uk:

The music world is mourning the loss of Five Star's Stedman Pearson, who has sadly passed away at the age of 60. Friends of the talented musician took to Facebook to share their heartbreak, with one writing: "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 pal paid tribute by saying: "Rest in peace bro Stedman Pearson too young man." Another said: "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!" Born in Islington, London, in 1964, Stedman was the eldest of five siblings and formed the hit group Five Star with his family members.

Before shooting to fame, he led a relatively low-key life, studying dance and fashion at college before throwing himself into the family's music venture.