Five Star singer Stedman Pearson has died at the age of 60, his sister Deniece Pearson has announced.
The singer - who was best known for performing alongside his siblings Deniece, Lorraine, Doris, and Delroy Pearson in the British pop group - died on 10 March and had been on dialysis.
"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 had hit singles including System Addict, Can't Wait Another Minute, and Rain or Shine.
Their outfits and synchronised dance routines often drew comparisons to the American music group The Jackson 5.
They released their debut album Luxury of Life in 1985 and followed this up with Silk and Steel in 1986.
In 1987, they won Best British Group at the Brit Awards.
In the Noughties and 2010s, the group performed at various festivals.
In September 2006, Stedman Pearson appeared on The All Star Talent Show on Channel 5. He placed third after showcasing his ballet skills.
In 2008, he starred in the 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 the comedy panel show Never Mind the Buzzcocks in a segment where the panellists had to select the singer from a line-up of lookalikes.
Source: Press Association
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