The Stone Roses bassist Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield dies aged 63 as his brother pays tribute

Stone Roses bassist Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield has died at the age of 63.

His brother Greg announced on Facebook: ‘It is with my deepest feelings that I must announce the sad death of my brother. Gary Mani Moonfield RIP.’

He added in the comment section: ‘We are reunited with his beautiful wife Imelda.’

It is understood he died after collapsing after suffering a seizure at his home in Heaton Moor Stockport. Family sources say an ambulance was called but he could not be revived.

Sources told the Daily Mail that Noel and Liam Gallagher were informed of Mani’s death just hours before his brother Greg made the announcement on Thursday afternoon, and the brothers were “absolutely heartbroken”.

It’s only been two years since his wife Imelda Mounfield died of cancer. Imelda, who has twin sons, was diagnosed with bowel cancer three years ago.

Just six days ago, Mani announced an intimate chat tour on the band’s website.

It came just two years after his wife Imelda Mounfield (pictured) died of cancer

His brother Greg announced on Facebook: ‘It is with my deepest feelings that I must announce the sad death of my brother. Gary Mani Moonfield RIP’

He would chronicle his experiences at various venues across the UK between September 2026 and June 2027, recounting moments such as the iconic Spike Ilsnad concert in 1990 as well as the Stone Roses’ comeback stadium tour.

Of Mani’s project he wrote: ‘It will remember Fools Gold, Wembley Stadium, Ally Pally, lawsuits, bucket hats, Adidas, ‘Screamadelica’ and ‘The Second Coming.’ This Is What the World Has Been Waiting For.’

Mani, from Crumpsall in Manchester, rose to fame after joining The Stone Roses in the 1980s.

Mounfield, who played on both of the band’s albums, was with Stone Roses until they disbanded in 1996, and later joined Primal Scream. In 2011, he announced that he was leaving Primal Scream to reform the Stone Roses.

After his death was announced on Thursday, tributes began to pour in from the music world.

Stone Roses musician and frontman of the band Ian Brown shared a post in memory of Mani.

In a short post about X, he wrote: ‘Rest in peace MANI X’

Liam Gallagher wrote: ‘MANI MY HERO RIP RKID WAS TOTAL SHOCKED AND ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED WHEN HE HEARD THE NEWS ABOUT LG’

The Stone Roses members Reni, Mani, Ian Brown and John Squire pose in a studio in London in July 1990.

Mani was last photographed at Ricky Hatton’s funeral at Manchester Cathedral last month.

Tributes began to pour in from the music world after his death was announced on Thursday.

Liam Gallagher wrote: ‘MANI MY HERO RIP RKID WAS TOTAL SHOCKED AND ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED WHEN HE HEARD THE NEWS ABOUT LG’

Gary’s nephew also shared a heartbreaking post saying he will now be reunited with his ‘wife’ Imelda in heaven.

He wrote: ‘In sad news, my uncle from the stone roses, Gary Mani Mounfield, sadly passed away today.

‘Thinking of your twins and my Uncle Greg at this sad time. He will be reunited in heaven with his lovely wife Imelda RIP Manni (Your annoying niece).’

One fan wrote on social media platform X: ‘RIP Mani. One of the greats. ‘It’s such a shock and such a shame’;

‘Ahh man, My heart hit the floor. Stone Roses Guitarist Gary “Mani” Mounfield has passed away at the age of 63. No way. Rest well, my friend. ‘Evacuated’;

‘This is very sad news; One of the best on the Manchester music scene for years. RIP Mani’

Happy Mondays singer Rowetta shared on X: ‘I’m going to miss you so much. My love to the boys, the family and everyone who knew and loved him.’

During the 13-month recording of the Stone Roses’ second album, Second Coming, at Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Wales, Mani met his wife Imelda.

John Squire, Mani, Ian Brown and Reni from The Stone Roses (filmed at LR October 2011)

After she was diagnosed with cancer, Imelda and Mani organized a series of fundraisers to raise money for good causes including the Christie Hospital, Stockport Charitable Trust and Maggie’s.

They raised funds for charity by holding auctions of works by David Beckham and Oasis.

He told the BBC: ‘I don’t want to sit around thinking about cancer and illness all the time because it’s so tiring.

‘And it was just a way of balancing that; Giving myself something else to think about, but something positive.’

‘Sometimes I have bad days and evil days and they have side effects. ‘And sometimes people have no idea I’m sick because I’m trying to do the best I can.’

Imelda’s death comes weeks after The Stone Roses’ bassist Pete died at the age of 61, also reportedly after a battle with cancer.

The musician was the original bassist of the Manchester band but left the band in 1987 to work for HMV as he did not feel worthy of leaving the band.