British rock musician Gary Mani died at the age of 63 after rising to fame after he joined iconic band The Stone Roses in the 1980s

Stone Roses' Gary Mani died nearly two years to the day after his wife, it has been reported. News broke today that the rock musician passed away at the age of 63.

The news came two years after my wife, Imelda, also died. The married couple shared their twin boys, Gene and George 12, who were born in January 2013.

Tributes for the star have been pouring in from fans on social media. Gary's brother Greg announced his death 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."

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