Following Five Star’s split, Stedman diversified and undertook a number of different jobs
STEDMAN Pearson’s heartbreaking last photo has been revealed after the singing star passed away aged 60.
Music icon Stedman shot to fame in the 80s when his brother and sisters formed popular group Five Star.
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Stedman Pearson’s tragic last Instagram picture after he died aged 60Credit: Instagram
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Stedman was the oldest of five siblingsCredit: Alamy
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The English pop group were fan favourites (Stedman second from left)Credit: Alamy
Sad news of Stedman’s passing broke today, leaving friends and fans devastated.
His last picture, posted back in July 2020, saw him dressed in a light blue blazer and pink T-shirt.
Stedman was the eldest of five siblings and studied both dance and fashion at college prior to embarking on a career in music.
In 1983, Stedman, then aged 19, joined his teen brother Delroy and sisters Lorraine, Denise and Doris to form Five Star.
They were made into a musical group by their dad Buster Pearson, a former recording artist, who wanted to create the next Jackson 5.
Five Star notched up a string of chart-topping hits including System Addict, Can’t Wait Another Minute and Rain or Shine.
From 1985 to 1988 they had four top 20 albums and 15 top 40 singles as they quickly rose to become a household name.
The hit group also won the 1987 Brit Award for Best British Group.
In addition to performing backing vocals, Stedman’s interest in dance and fashion would play an integral role in the group.
Stedman and his siblings were known for their glamorous image, distinctive matching outfits and choreographed dance routines.
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He began designing some of the costumes that would ultimately become the group’s trademark look.
The glittering costumes coupled with their synchronised dance routines often led to comparisons with The Jackson Five.
Friends and fans were quick to pay tribute to Stedman after the sad news.
One wrote: “Sad to hear that lovely Stedman Pearson has passed away. I knew Stedman in the noughties when he would often come down to Heaven where I DJ’d.”
Another said: “R.I.P Stedman Pearson aka Five Star, my beautiful friend I’ll always remember the laughter we shared and the dream you made reality.
“Gone too soon but never forgotten you live on forever in my heart & the 5 star/Stedman legacy you’ve left for us all to enjoy forever Thank you with all my heart. Love u more !!!”
Five Star became the youngest group ever to top the British charts, and also the first black group to top the UK charts.
Since the band split Stedman diversified and has had a number of jobs including running a limousine hire service and as a dance teacher.
In 2006, he finished in third place on Channel 5’s All Star Talent Show.
He also appeared as a contestant on BBC’s Celebrity Scissorhands in 2008.
Stedman’s Twitter bio states that he is a solo recording artist and he continues to be heavily involved in the fashion world.
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Stedman with his sisters Denise and Lorraine Pearson of Five starCredit: Wenn
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The band notched up a string of chart-topping hitsCredit: Alamy
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