Gary “Mani” Mounsfield passed away at the age of 63 after a decades-long musical career, including playing for Stone Roses, was announced today.
After the music star’s sudden passing today, Gary “Mani” Mounfield’s neighbors have spoken out. The musician’s death at the age of 63 was revealed today.
The Stone Roses bass player was most well known for his roles in Primal Scream and Stone Roses in music. His neighbors have since spoken with him about the star and what he was like when he was not in the spotlight.
His wife passed away as well, but his sudden death occurred just two years later. According to reports, emergency services were called to Mani’s home in Heaton Moor, Stockport.
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A neighbor told The MEN that she once said, “I only saw him occasionally, and I occasionally collected a parcel for him.” On this street, I don’t know anyone who had a good relationship with him. He stayed away from his family and himself.
When emergency services arrived, no patient was taken to the hospital, but on arrival, residents noticed an ambulance outside around 11 a.m.
I passed by the ambulance about 11 a.m., according to another resident who saw it on the street. I witnessed two ambulances outside. Because the entire staff was inside, I was unable to inquire what had happened.
I can’t recall when they left, but they were there for a while. I didn’t get to know or interact with him because he’s always been a quiet neighbor. I knew he lived quite close by but we weren’t in the same social circles. “
Announcing the sad news of his death, Mani’s family shared a post on Facebook today which read: “IT IS WITH THE HEAVIEST OF HEARTS THAT I HAVE TO ANNOUNCE THE SAD PASSING OF MY BROTHER GARY MANI MOUNFIELD. RIP RKID.”
Paying tribute Roses bandmate Ian Brown posted on X:” Rest in peace Mani x. “While Oasis frontman Liam, on tour with the band in South America said:” In total shock and absolutely devastated on hearing the news about Mani. My hero RIP RKid. LG. “
Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder posted:” RIP Mani – my heartfelt condolences to his twin boys and all of his family. “Manchester United said on X:” A Manchester music icon and a passionate, lifelong Red. Our deepest condolences go out to the loved ones of Gary ‘ Mani ‘ Mounfield. “
Just last week, Mani had announced plans for a speaking tour of the UK, beginning next September 2026 in which he would look back on pivotal career moments such as the Stone Roses ‘ 1990 Spike Island gig and their comeback tour in 2011.
Mani was born in November 1962 in Crumpsall an outer suburb of Manchester and went to Xaverian College in Rusholme before leaving school at the age 16. Mani then formed the band the Fireside Chaps with John Squire and Andy Couzens in Greater Manchester in the early 80s.
After several name and lineup changes the band became the Stone Roses. Mani was then part of The Stone Roses ‘ classic line-up alongside singer Brown, guitarist John Squire and drummer Alan ‘ Reni ‘ Wren.
Source: Mirror
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