Mani’s devastating final Facebook post to wife Imelda before Stone Roses’ star’s death

Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the legendary bassist for Stone Roses and Primal Scream, has died aged 63, just days after posting a Facebook tribute to his late wife Imelda

Mani’s final Facebook post before the Stone Roses star’s death was a heartfelt tribute to his wife Imelda. Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, died on Thursday aged 63 – almost two years to the day since Imelda’s tragic passing.

Imelda died in November 2023, following a three-year fight against stage four bowel cancer. She and Mani were parents to twin boys, Gene and George, 12, who arrived in January 2013.

In a heartbreaking tribute shared on Facebook on Tuesday, the Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist posted five photographs of his late wife and penned: “Today marks the second anniversary of my Imelda’s passing… we miss her every day, but we have learnt to adapt to her being in ‘the next room’…. we cant see or touch you, but we feel your presence every day… rest well my love.”

An avalanche of shock and grief has followed news of the death of the Manchester icon, famed for cult favourites such as ‘I Am the Resurrection’ and ‘I Wanna Be Adored’.

Tim Burgess, frontman of The Charlatans, called him a “beautiful friend”, declaring: “One of the absolute best in every way.”

Oasis singer Liam Gallagher expressed being in “total shock” and feeling “devastated” upon learning the news.

Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder said on Instagram: “RIP Mani – my heartfelt condolences to his twin boys and all of his family X.”

Mani’s brother Greg broke the news of his death on Facebook earlier this afternoon. He posted: “IT IS WITH THE HEAVIEST OF HEARTS THAT I HAVE TO ANNOUNCE THE SAD PASSING OF MY BROTHER GARY MANI MOUNFIELD. RIP RKID.”

Only last week, the Manchester-born musician had revealed plans for a solo UK tour, reports the Manchester Evening News. The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and Me – An Intimate Evening with Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield was set to take him on a tour across the UK in late 2026 and early 2027.

He also DJd in support of Irish band Fontaines DC at huge gigs earlier this year.

Mani rose to prominence as part of the Stone Roses in the late 1980s, but the band parted ways in 1996. He subsequently joined Primal Scream, before leaving in 2011 to rejoin the Stone Roses for a massive stadium tour.

While details of his death have not been officially released, it is understood Mani died at his home in Heaton Moor in Stockport, Manchester.

According to the Daily Mail, the icon collapsed following a seizure and an ambulance was called, but he couldn’t be revived.

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