Imelda Mounfield, who is the wife of Stone Roses bassist Mani, has died after battling cancer. She was diagnosed with bowel cancer three years ago and fought a valiant battle before passing away. After her diagnosis, Mani said that the people from the area where Imelda grew up, Blackley, don’t take things lightly. He also described the whole experience as an old juggling balancing act of keeping your own emotions in check while also trying to offer a bit of support.
During her time since diagnosis, Mounfield and her husband raised thousands of pounds for charities by organizing auctions of items from David Beckham, Oasis, and even British cyclist Bradley Wiggins whom they both posed with in a picture. Singers Ian Brown and Rowetta joined in with tributes to the late Mounfield by calling her a “beautiful friend” who will be greatly missed.
Mounfield also spoke about her cancer battles and how she did not want to sit around thinking about the illness all the time as it is all-consuming. She balanced out her thoughts, giving herself something positive to think about, by engaging in charitable activities. There were days where she struggled, and other times, she looked as healthy as ever.
The Primal Scream bassist Simone Marie who was close to Mounfield, described her as a “beautiful soul, a huge heart, cutting humour, the strongest spirit, a mother, a wife, a wonderful human”. She also expressed how her heart breaks for Mounfield’s immediate family and everyone who knew and loved her
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