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Five Star’s Stedman Pearson dies aged 60

Connor Gotto by Connor Gotto
March 17, 2025
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Five Star singer Stedman Pearson has died aged 60.

The System Addict hitmaker’s passing was confirmed by his sister and bandmate, Deniece Pearson, who paid tribute to her sibling with a post on social media.

We are very saddened to say on this day – our beloved son /brother STEDMAN PEARSON JR
Has passed. He was a gentleman to the very end – in every way and an amazing son/brother & uncle. May the memories and love he gave to us and the world be our greatest comfort! He will be… pic.twitter.com/dtDnzFevdx

— Ms Deniece Pearson Official (@DeniecePearson) March 13, 2025

“We are very saddened to say on this day – our beloved son /brother STEDMAN PEARSON JR Has passed,” she penned. “He was a gentleman to the very end – in every way and an amazing son/brother & uncle.

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“May the memories and love he gave to us and the world be our greatest comfort! He will be deeply missed. FROM THE PEARSON FAMILY.” 

Speaking to the PA news agency, Deniece confirmed her brother “was on dialysis and [had] diabetes”.

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