US Edition'A beautiful human being': Stars gather for Mani's funeral
Hundreds of fans and music legends paid respects to Mani, who died at 63, with his coffin adorned in The Stone Roses’ debut album art at Manchester Cathedral.
- On Monday , the funeral service for Gary 'Mani' Mounfield took place at Manchester Cathedral and was followed by a private committal.
- Gary 'Mani' Mounfield died on November 20 aged 63, with his brother Greg announcing he passed peacefully at his home in Heaton Moor, Stockport.
- An eight-mile cortege from Heaton Moor to Manchester Cathedral was led by scooter riders, with the coffin covered in The Stone Roses' debut album artwork and music including 'I Wanna Be Adored'.
- Hundreds of fans lined Manchester city centre and applauded the cortege, while stars packed Manchester Cathedral including Paul Weller, Sir David Beckham, Gary Neville, Liam Gallagher, Bez, and Peter Hook.
- Speakers and mourners noted the strong public response since his death as Ian Brown, Stone Roses frontman, praised Mani's warmth and laughter and proposed a 50ft gold statue, drawing applause.
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David Beckham Attends Stone Roses Bassist’s Funeral Amid Family Drama
David Beckham paid his respects to Stone Roses bassist Mani amid the soccer star’s family drama. Beckham, 50, attended the funeral services for Mani (real name Gary Mounfield) in Manchester, United Kingdom, on Monday, December 22. Beckham was not the only famous face at the rockstar’s memorial. Mani’s former bandmates Ian Brown and Bobby Gillespie, Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher and former soccer player Gary Neville also attended the event. Mani …
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