The death of legendary musician Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield has been announced just weeks after The Stone Roses bassist declared he would be touring with his own show in 2027
16:46, 20 Nov 2025Updated 16:50, 20 Nov 2025
Mani of the British iconic rock band The Stone Roses perform on stage at Wembley Stadium, London on June 17, 2017. The band consists in Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield (bass) and Alan ‘Reni’ Wren (drums). (Photo by Alberto Pezzali/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The Stone Roses bassist Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield has died aged 63, it has been announced.
The sad news was announced on Thursday 20 November, as fans and friends rush to pay tribute to the legendary musician.
His brother Greg announced on Facebook: ‘It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother. Gary Mani Mounfield RIP’
He added in the comment section: ‘Reunited with his beautiful wife Imelda’.
It is understood that he died at his home in Heaton Moor Stockport after collapsing following a seizure, Daily Mail reports.
Fans and friends were quick to flood the post with their messages of support and to expresse their sadness. One person wrote: “Heartbreaking news, Greg. Sending love to you all, mate. God Bless you.
“RIP Mani.”
Mounfield was the bassist for The Stone Roses, regarded as one of the most iconic bands in the last four decades, later joining primal Scream.
Mani of the British iconic rock band The Stone Roses perform on stage at Wembley Stadium, London on June 17, 2017. The band consists in Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield (bass) and Alan ‘Reni’ Wren (drums). (Photo by Alberto Pezzali/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The Stone Roses are said to have paved the way for other bands such as Oasis, The Verve, and Madchester.
Sources told the publication that Oasis’ Noel and Liam Gallagher were informed of Mani’s death on Thursday afternoon just hours before his brother Greg made the announcement, and are said to be ‘absolutely heartbroken’.
His death comes just weeks after he announced that he would be touring with his own intimate show. The description indicates that the show was to see Mounfield reflect on the greats that defined the British music scene over the years.
The tragic news follows just two years on from the passing of his wife Imelda Mounfield, who died after she was diagnosed with bowel cancer three years ago.
Mounfield had reportedly reflected on his relationship with his former bandmates on a podcast in early November.
Along with a picture of the band in their youth, @stoneroses.daily on Instagram wrote:
“Mani reflected on his relationship with the rest of the band after their 2017 breakup during the latest episode of the @xsnoizemusic podcast.”
HILVERSUM, NETHERLANDS – English rock group The Stone Roses posed in Hilversum, Netherlands in 1992. Left to right: Alan ‘Reni’ Wren, Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, Ian Brown and John Squire. (Photo by Michel Linssen/Redferns)
“He said: “I saw John a couple of weeks ago at Oasis in London. I see John and his family a lot. I send him daft stuff all fucking week, and he sends me daft stuff back. We’re god parents to eachothers kids, and stuff like that, so there’s more of a family bond with John at the moment.”
“Ian, I speak to quite often on WhatsApp. I speak to his parents more than I speak to him to be fair, but they always pass messages on. Ian’s gone underground a bit which leads me to believe there may be something going on, but don’t quote me on that.”
“Reni, I think I’ve seen him twice since July of 2017, he’s very much his own guy. He’s quite reclusive, quite secretive. I send him stuff every now and again, you know, just to check in. I’ve never burned bridges and I’ve never closed doors and I hope they’re all doing, I hope he’s doing okay because I think about him a lot.”
