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\n\t\tIan Brown has been seen following the death of his bandmate, Gary \u2018Mani\u2019 Mounfield (Picture: SplashNews.com)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tIan Brown has been seen following the death of his bandmate, Gary \u2018Mani\u2019 Mounfield (Picture: SplashNews.com)<\/p>\n
Ian Brown of The Stone Roses has been pictured for the first time since the death of his bandmate, bassist Gary \u2018Mani\u2019 Mounfield<\/a>.<\/p>\n News of Mounfield\u2019s death at the age of 63 broke on November 20, with his brother, Greg, writing on Facebook<\/a>: \u2018It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother. Gary Mani Mounfield RIP\u2019.<\/p>\n He added in the comments section: \u2018Reunited with his beautiful wife Imelda\u2019. <\/p>\n It is understood that Mounfield, who was a dad to twin sons, died at home after collapsing, with paramedics sadly unable to revive him. Mounfield had lived in Stockport since 1991.<\/p>\n Mounfield was part of The Stone Roses from 1987 and performed on two albums until they disbanded in 1996, going on to become the bassist for Primal Scream<\/a> for 15 years and later rejoining for the Stone Roses reunion.<\/p>\n During his Stone Roses stint, he performed alongside Brown and fellow bandmates John Squire and Alan \u2018Reni\u2019 Wren as part of their classic lineup.<\/p>\n \t\t \t\t Stepping out this weekend, a grieving Brown cut a solemn figure.<\/p>\n The group\u2019s frontman sported long grey hair and a bushy beard as he strolled out in Greater Manchester.<\/p>\n Brown, 62, kept his hands in the pockets of his black puffer coat, wearing otherwise casual attire of dark jogging bottoms and white trainers.<\/p>\n After Mounfield\u2019s death was first reported, he shared an initial simple tribute on social media<\/a>, writing on X: \u2018REST IN PEACE MANi X\u2019<\/p>\n Fans and collaborators of Mounfield\u2019s have since been flooding the internet with stories and fond memories of him, with Kasabian writing: \u2018Sad and shocked to hear the news. RIP Mani. Beautiful man, Manchester Icon, a huge talent with huge heart and one of our first industry supporters as a band. You will be missed massively X.\u2019<\/p>\n Happy Mondays singer Rowetta also posted: \u2018Going to miss you so much. All my love to the boys, the family & all those who knew & loved him.\u2019<\/p>\n \t\t \t\t \u2018RIP Mani \u2013 my heartfelt condolences to his twin boys and all of his family\u2019, echoed Shaun Ryder.<\/p>\n \u2018IN TOTAL SHOCK AND ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED ON HEARING THE NEWS ABOUT MANI MY HERO RIP RKID LG\u2019, tweeted Liam Gallagher<\/a>.<\/p>\n Richard Ashcroft of The Verve referred to Mounfield as \u2018one of the loveliest positive musicians to spend time with\u2019, while Liam Fray of The Courteeners said his death is \u2018what true sadness feels like\u2019.<\/p>\n Manchester United<\/a> are due to further honour Mounfield before their Premier League<\/a> game against Everton<\/a> at Old Trafford<\/a> on Monday, since the rocker was a huge supporter of the team.<\/p>\n After his death, United said: \u2018The club was part of his\u00a0DNA,\u00a0and he was proud to be Red.\u2019<\/p>\n Mounfield\u2019s death comes just two years after his wife (and the mother of his children, born in 2012) died from bowel cancer. She was given a stage 4 diagnosis in November 2020.<\/p>\n \t\t The former couple met in 1994 during a 13-month-long recording session, and they were married until her death in November 2023.<\/p>\n As well as his work with The Stone Roses, Mounfield had a guest role in the movie 24 Hour Party People in 2002 and was in a supergroup called Freebass, with bass players Andy Rourke of The Smiths and Peter Hook of Joy Division and New Order. They split before releasing their debut record in 2010.<\/p>\n He was, however, a key part of The Stone Roses for fans, meaning their reunion was warmly received as they hit the road again in 2013 before recording comeback singles in 2016.<\/p>\n The band played several UK gigs that year, including concerts at Manchester\u2019s Heaton Park and London\u2019s Wembley Stadium.<\/p>\n Their final gig as the classic lineup was played at Glasgow\u2019s Hampden Park in 2017, during which Brown told the crowd: \u2018Don\u2019t be sad that it\u2019s over; be happy that it happened.\u2019<\/p>\n Got a story?<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff<\/a> page \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n![\"EXCLUSIVE:](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEI_275418464-2faf.jpg\")
\n\t\tHe looked downcast as he was photographed in Greater Manchester (Picture: SplashNews.com)<\/p>\n![\"EXCLUSIVE:](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEI_275418368-9e10.jpg\")
\n\t\tFrontman Brown wore casual attire and walked with his hands in his pockets (Picture: SplashNews.com)<\/p>\n![\"(L-R)](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AD_73286766-29c5-e1763910306946.jpg\")
\n\t\tMounfield was part of The Stone Roses alongside its classic lineup of Brown, John Squire, and Reni (Picture: Dave J Hogan\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n![\"Mani](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEI_275060883-192d.jpg\")
\n\t\tThe 63-year-old died at his home this week (Picture: Alberto Pezzali\/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<\/p>\n![\"VILLA](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEI_275060931-2ef6.jpg\")
\n\t\tMounfield was also part of Primal Scream for 15 years (Picture: Gabriel Rossi\/LatinContent via Getty Images)<\/p>\n