Stone Roses bassist Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield cause of death confirmed, funeral to take place Monday

Gary "Mani" Mounfield died of respiratory complications. Photo / Getty Images

Rock icon and Stone Roses bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield died of respiratory complications after a years-long battle with emphysema.

Mounfield was pronounced dead on November 20 at his home in Stockport in Manchester, England. He was 63.

Ambulance officers attended his residence and his death was declared at the scene, according to the Sun.

The Manchester Evening News reported Mounfield died peacefully in his sleep.

His death was treated as non-suspicious and was not referred to the coroner.

Mounfield’s death was announced via social media by his brother Greg Mounfield.

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother. Gary Mani Mounfield RIP,” he wrote.

Mounfield’s wife of 25 years, Imelda Mounfield, died almost exactly two years earlier on November 18, 2023 after a late-stage diagnosis of bowel cancer. She was 50.

There was an outpouring of loving tributes from fellow artists and fans after his death last month.

His former Stone Roses bandmates said: “RIP our wonderful brother Mani. The greatest bass player and friend we could ever have wished for”.

Oasis’ Liam Gallagher said he was “absolutely devastated” and in “total shock”.

Tim Burgess of The Charlatans called Mounfield “one of the absolute best in every way”.

Born in Crumpsall, Manchester on November 16, 1962, Mounfield would go on to attain legendary status as a bassist on the alternative rock and indie music scenes.

He played with the Stone Roses from 1983 until 1996 when the band went through a bitter break-up.

He joined Scottish rock band Primal Scream after the split and played bass with them until 2011, when The Stone Roses reformed after meeting at Mounfield’s mother’s funeral.

Mounfield performed with The Stone Roses at the Auckland stop on their 2013 reunion tour.

The one-off show at Spark Arena featured the original band line-up of Ian Brown, John Squire, Alan “Reni” Wren, and Mounfield.

They played such smash hits as I Am the Resurrection and I Wanna Be Adored.

Mounfield’s funeral is set for next Monday at Manchester Cathedral.

Gary and Imelda Mounfield are survived by their 12-year-old twin sons Gene Clarke Mounfield and George Christopher Mounfield.