Just days after Gary “Mani” Mounfield’s sudden passing at the age of 63, the Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist’s brother posted a heartfelt update on social media.
The Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist’s passing has come to the attention of Gary “Mani” Mounfield’s brother, who recently posted a heartfelt update on social media.
The tragic news was announced by the musician’s brother, Greg Mounfield, on Thursday (November 20). In a Facebook post, he wrote: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother Gary Mani Mounfield. RIP RKID.” He further commented below the post: “Reunited with his beautiful wife Imelda.”
Imelda, Mani’s wife, passed away in 2023 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2020, almost exactly two years after her death. Mani’s younger brother has shared a heartbreaking photo of Mani, Imelda, and their family since learning of his passing.
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Mani, Imelda, and their family were pictured in Greg’s most recent update on Saturday (November 22), and the younger brother wrote: “On behalf of myself and all my family Mounfield/McGill I would like to express a massive thanks for all the messages and tributes to RKid. RIP Gaz”.
The family has shared numerous heartfelt tributes since Mani’s passing. His stepbrother, John Barlow, posted a photo of himself with Mani and Greg on Facebook on Friday, November 21. The post read: “Absolutely devastated to learn of Gary ‘Mani’s’ sudden passing.
The two boys now lack a mother or father because he recently lost his wife, Imelda. Absolutely tragic thoughts are with his brother Greg and the boys.
Additionally, Greg shared a sentimental photo of the pair on Facebook, simply titled “Heartbroken.” A young Mani was standing next to Greg, who was sporting a blue shirt and glasses, in a zip-up and jeans.
Mani, a native of Manchester’s Crumpsall, became a star after joining The Stone Roses in 1980. He appeared on both of the band’s albums before splitting up with the Stone Roses and joining Primal Scream.
He announced his retirement from Primal Scream in 2011 in order to reunite with the Stone Roses. Following the sad news that he passed away, Ian Brown, the frontman of Stone Roses, has received many e-mails from the music industry. REST IN PEACE MANi X, his sincere message read.
The Stone Roses’ shared the following message: “RIP our wonderful brother Mani. The best bass player and friend we could have hoped for.









