The cause of death for Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield has been confirmed as respiratory complications stemming from his long-term battle with emphysema.
The Manchester music icon passed away peacefully while sleeping at his family residence in Stockport on November 20, aged 63.
His family has now revealed to the Manchester Evening News that the beloved musician died from breathing difficulties connected to the chronic lung condition he had been living with for some time.
The 63-year-old's passing came less than a week after he had announced plans for an intimate in-conversation tour across the UK, which was set to visit more than 60 venues.
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Mani died at the end of November
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Paramedics were called to his home in Heaton Moor on the morning of November 20, where his death was pronounced at the scene.
The musician was not transported to the hospital following the emergency call.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed the circumstances surrounding his death were non-suspicious, and officers are not believed to have attended the property.
The case has not been referred to South Manchester Coroners' Court in Stockport, with family members confirming to the Manchester Evening News that Mani died quietly in his sleep.
Mani died from respiratory complications stemming from his long-term battle with emphysema
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His brother Greg broke the news on social media, writing on Facebook: "IT IS WITH THE HEAVIEST OF HEARTS THAT I HAVE TO ANNOUNCE THE SAD PASSING OF MY BROTHER GARY MANI MOUNFIELD. RIP RKID."
Mani's funeral will take place on Monday, December 22, at Manchester Cathedral, with the service beginning at 11:30am.
Attendance at the ceremony is strictly by invitation only, according to details shared by his brother on Facebook.
A private committal service will follow the cathedral proceedings, along with an exclusive wake for invited guests.
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Greg's social media announcement directed all enquiries to Angela Gamble Funeral Service.
The bassist's death occurred almost exactly two years after losing his wife Imelda, who died on November 18, 2023 at the age of 50 following a diagnosis of stage four bowel cancer in November 2020.
Greg noted in comments that his brother was now "reunited with his beautiful wife Imelda."
Tributes flooded in from across the music world following the announcement of his death.
Mani was 63 when he died
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Former Stone Roses bandmate Ian Brown posted on X: "REST IN PEACE MANi X."
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher wrote: "In total shock and absolutely devastated on hearing the news about Mani my hero".
Happy Mondays vocalist Rowetta added: "Going to miss you so much. All my love to the boys, the family & all those who knew & loved him."
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham described him as a "magnificent musician and Mancunian."
Liam Gallagher was among those who paid tribute when Mani died
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Born in Crumpsall and raised in Moston and Failsworth, Mani joined The Stone Roses in 1987 after leaving school at 16, remaining until their 1996 split before joining Primal Scream.
He is survived by his 13-year-old twin sons, Gene and George.