STEDMAN PEARSON

One of the members of 1980s pop band Five Star, Stedman Pearson, has passed away. His sister Denise said: “He died on March 10, he was on dialysis and he had diabetes.” The entertainer sang in the band alongside his siblings Doris, Denise, Lorraine and Delroy. Five Star released six Top 10 hits, including 1986’s Rain or Shine, which peaked at No. 2 in the UK charts. The group, from Romford in Essex, were managed by their father Buster and became known for their synchronised dance routines. Dubbe...