The Stone Roses bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield has died at the age of 63, his family has said. Mani’s brother, Greg, wrote 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. Formed in 1983, The Stone Roses were a mainstay of the “Madchester” scene. The bassist joined the band in 1987 and formed part of its classic line-up alongside singer Ian Brown, guitarist John Squire and drummer Alan “Reni” Wren. He remained with the group until their split in 1996. Mani’s death comes two years after that of his wife, Imelda Mounfield, who was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in November 2020. The couple welcomed twin boys in 2012. Image: Mani and his wife Imelda at the world premiere of The Stone Roses: Made Of Stone in 2013. Pic: Reuters The Stone Roses frontman Brown shared a tribute online, writing: “REST IN PEACE MANi X.” Oasis singer Liam Gallagher said he was “in total shock and …