'RuPaul's Drag Race' Music Producer Lucian Piane Dead at 46
The composer and former RuPaul's Drag Race judge died after being struck by a vehicle, and authorities said he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
- On Monday, composer and RuPaul's Drag Race alum Lucian Piane died in Glendale, California, after being struck by a vehicle, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed.
- TMZ claimed Piane was taken into police custody on Saturday for being under the influence of a controlled substance, and he received a citation for assaulting emergency personnel the following day.
- Known for his work on the 2007 Hairspray film soundtrack, Piane earned a Grammy Award nomination and produced albums including Champion, Glamazon, and Born Naked.
- According to TMZ, the Glendale Fire Department attempted to save Piane at the scene but he succumbed to his injuries; authorities identified him using a citation he carried.
- Fans had expressed concern for Piane online after he posted alarming videos on Instagram, as he had not appeared on RuPaul's Drag Race for several years despite earlier prominence.
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Lucian Piane, composer and music producer known for his work at RuPaul's Drag Race, died this Monday morning after being hit by a car in Glendale...
Lucian Piane, the composer, music producer and judge who became known through his participation in "RuPaul's Drag Race", lost his life at the age of 46. The musician was run over by a car on Monday morning (10/12) in Glendale, California and died at the scene, despite the efforts of rescuers to revive him. Authorities attributed his death to an accident. At the same time, the posts he had made in previous days on social media had caused concer…
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ music producer Lucian Piane passes away at 46
Lucian Piane, a notable music producer known for his work on 'RuPaul's Drag Race', has died at 46. He succumbed to injuries after being struck by a car in Glendale, California, earlier this week. Piane's contributions included music for multiple seasons of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' and collaborations with RuPaul. Following the announcement of his passing, tributes poured in from friends and fans across social media platforms.
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