The Stone Roses bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield has died at the age of 63, his family has said.

Mani's brother, Greg, said in a post on Facebook: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother."

"RIP RKID," he added.

Mr Mounfield joined the Roses in 1987 and played on both their albums, remaining with the group until their split in 1996.

His passing comes two years after the death of his wife, Imelda Mounfield, who was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in November 2020.

The couple had twin boys, born in 2012.

The Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown has shared a tribute online, writing on X: "REST IN PEACE MANi X."

On the same platform, Rowetta of the Happy Mondays posted: "Back with your Imelda, Mani. Going to miss you so much.

"All my love to t

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