RuPaul's Drag Race composer Lucian Piane dies after being hit by car
Lucian Piane, 46, a longtime producer and judge on RuPaul's Drag Race, died after being struck by a vehicle in Glendale, California.
Lucian Piane, 46, was hit by a car at around 4.15am on Monday morning in Glendale, California. Despite emergency responders' efforts, he died at the scene from blunt trauma.
The death has been ruled an accident by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, and police continue investigating. Piane was best known as a composer, producer and frequent judge on RuPaul's Drag Race from its first season through season eight.
He co-wrote and produced many of the show's biggest songs including Sissy That Walk and Jealous of My Boogie. Beyond the show, Piane earned a Grammy nomination and a Platinum Album Award for his work on the Hairspray soundtrack.
- 46 years old
- Age at death
- RuPaul's Drag Race seasons 1 through 8
- Show tenure
Why it mattersThe loss removes a key creative voice from one of television's most influential entertainment shows and a decorated music producer.
AustraliaFans of RuPaul's Drag Race in Australia lose a producer who shaped the sound of the show they have followed for over a decade.
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