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Stone Roses Bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield Dies at 63 as Family Thanks Fans

Emergency crews attended his Heaton Moor home and an official cause of death has not been released.

Overview

  • The death was announced by his brother Greg on November 20 in a Facebook post that included the message 'RIP RKID' and a note about being reunited with his wife Imelda.
  • North West Ambulance Service confirmed paramedics were called to a private address in Heaton Moor at 10:42 a.m., and no patient was taken to hospital.
  • Some outlets reported he collapsed at home, but those details have not been officially confirmed and no medical cause has been made public.
  • Tributes have poured in from across music and beyond, including Ian Brown, Liam Gallagher, Rowetta, Peter Hook and Manchester United.
  • Mounfield had recently announced an in‑conversation UK tour scheduled for September 2026 to June 2027, and on November 22 his family shared a thank‑you message and photos for well‑wishers.