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Stone Roses Bassist Mani Dies After Seizure
23 Nov
Summary
- Stone Roses bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield has died at 63.
- He reportedly died at home after a seizure, with an ambulance called.
- Mani's death comes two years after his wife Imelda passed away.
Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, the iconic bassist for The Stone Roses, has died at the age of 63. News of his passing was confirmed on Thursday, sending shockwaves through the music community. He is understood to have died at his home in Heaton Moor, Stockport, after collapsing following a seizure, with family sources indicating an ambulance was called but he could not be revived.
Mani's brother, Greg, announced the sad news on Facebook, stating it was with the "heaviest of hearts." He also shared that Mani would be "reunited with his beautiful wife Imelda," who passed away from cancer two years prior. The Stone Roses officially paid tribute on X, calling him "our wonderful brother Mani" and "the greatest bass player and friend."
Ian Brown, Mani's bandmate, was seen looking emotional in Manchester just two days after the announcement of his death. Tributes have flooded in from across the music world, including from Liam Gallagher and Happy Mondays singer Rowetta. Mani had recently announced an intimate conversation tour scheduled for late 2026 and into 2027.
