Lucian Piane, RuPaul's Drag Race Star, Dies at 46
The composer and producer was fatally struck by a car in Los Angeles.
Lucian Piane, a composer, producer, and songwriter known for his work on "RuPaul's Drag Race," died Monday at the age of 46. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner listed his place of death as "on the street."
Piane was struck by a car in Glendale early Monday morning and later succumbed to his injuries, according to law enforcement sources cited by TMZ. The Glendale Fire Department confirmed that emergency crews worked on Piane at the scene but pronounced him dead.
Piane, also known by the moniker RevoLucian, served as a judge, producer, and songwriter for multiple seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race." He appeared as a judge on the Emmy Award-winning reality competition series from 2012 to 2016. His other credits include work on the soundtrack for the film "Hairspray" and albums for various musicians, including RuPaul.
Fans had expressed concern in recent weeks regarding Piane's social media activity, which included several videos of himself that some followers described as rambling. Many users inquired about his well-being online, noting that he appeared to be spending significant time on the streets.