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Stone Roses' frontman Ian Brown has shared a heartbreaking message following the tragic death of his former bandmate Gary 'Mani' Mounfield.

Earlier today, it was confirmed that the Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield has died aged 63 . His brother Greg announced the 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 RKID."

He added in a comment below the post: "Reunited with his beautiful wife Imelda." Mani's wife Imelda Mounfield passed away from cancer two years ago.

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Mani, from Crumpsall in Manchester, rose to fame after joining The Stone Roses in the 1980s. Playing on both of the band's albums, Mounfield was in the Stone Roses u

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