BREAKING: Ian Brown and Rowetta lead tributes as Imelda Mounfield, wife of Stone Roses star Mani, dies

18.11.2023 - 17:57 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

A number of tributes have been paid to Imelda Mounfield, the wife of Stone Roses star Mani, following news she has passed away.

The news of Imelda Mounfield’s passing was announced on X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday afternoon (November 18) by Happy Mondays member Rowetta.

The singer posted: “So beautiful, so brave, so LOVED. We’re all going to miss you @imeldamounfield. “All my thoughts and love to Mani and your beautiful, precious boys and love to all Imelda’s family & friends.” READ MORE: 'He could easily have ended up at Piccadilly': The cat who left home and got on the train to Manchester by himself READ MORE: The 'once in a generation project' that will transform Manchester's skyline Events agent Imelda was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in November 2020.

Since her diagnosis, her and husband Mani have hosted a number of charity auctions to raise money for the likes of The Christie Hospital, The Stockport Charitable Trust and Maggie’s.

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