The music world is mourning the loss of Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, legendary bassist of The Stone Roses, who has passed away at 63.
The musician collapsed at his residence in Heaton Moor, Stockport on Thursday, with paramedics unable to revive him despite emergency services attending the scene.
His brother Greg shared the devastating news on Facebook, writing: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother. Gary Mani Mounfield RIP."
He poignantly added: "Reunited with his beautiful wife Imelda."
The Stone Roses in 1992
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The tragedy comes nearly two years after Mounfield lost his wife Imelda to cancer.
She had been diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer without prior symptoms and passed away after a three-year battle with the disease, leaving behind their twin sons.
The Stone Roses paid homage to their fallen bandmate with a heartfelt message on social media. Alongside a photograph of Mounfield performing on stage, the group wrote: "RIP our wonderful brother Mani. The greatest bass player and friend we could ever have wished for. x."
Former bandmate Ian Brown offered a simple but poignant tribute: "Rest in peace Mani X."
Gary 'Mani' Mounfield died on Thursday
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Peter Hook, the renowned bassist from Joy Division and New Order, expressed his shock at the news.
"Oh God. Mani words just fail me this time, they really do. I cannot believe it. Sending all my love to his family. This is so sad. RIP mate. Love Hooky. X," he wrote.
Manchester United honoured the lifelong supporter with their own message: "A Manchester music icon and a passionate, lifelong Red. Our deepest condolences go out to the loved ones of Gary 'Mani' Mounfield."
Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers shared an emotional Instagram post revealing the depth of Mounfield's kindness.
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"My heart is broken. Found out this morning and just felt low as it gets all day. Mani was my musical hero and just a lovely genuine human.
"When my Dad died, he offered me the warmest and best advice. No fuss, privately, straight up and always available to everyone," McClure wrote.
He continued: "I'm a bit ill myself at the minute and not ashamed to say I shed a tear at the news. See on the next one mate. A true legend of the game. RIP."
Liam Gallagher expressed his devastation on social media: "In total shock and absolutely devastated on hearing the news about Mani, my hero. RIP RKID LG."
Liam Gallagher shared his reaction to Mani's death
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Tim Burgess of The Charlatans shared touching memories alongside a photograph. "I shared this photo a week or so ago on Mani's birthday - It never failed to bring a smile to my face - and that was exactly the same for the man himself. One of the absolute best in every way - such a beautiful friend. Love you Mani x x Never to be forgotten."
Echo and the Bunnymen's Ian McCulloch struggled to process the loss: "I'm absolutely gutted to hear the news about Mani, who I have always loved and always will love, deeply and forever. Like a brother. I am in shock to be honest. Please tell me I'm just having a bad, bad dream."
Former Happy Mondays vocalist Rowetta wrote: "Back with your Imelda, Mani. Going to miss you so much. All my love to the boys, the family & all those who knew & loved him."