Lucian Piane RuPauls Drag Race Music Producer Dies At 46
Lucian Piane, a music producer for RuPaul's Drag Race, died at age 46 following a traffic collision in Glendale on Monday.
Career And Musical Contributions
Piane worked on the main show from Seasons 1 through 8 and composed music for Rusical numbers. He also collaborated with RuPaul to write hits like Cover Girl and Sissy That Walk. His work on the 2007 Hairspray soundtrack earned him a Grammy nomination.
Circumstances Surrounding Death
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records state he died after being struck by a car in Glendale, Calif. Friends and fans had expressed concern online after he posted alarming videos on Instagram regarding his health.
Tributes From Colleagues And Fans
World of Wonder shared a tribute noting his legacy of beautiful music and calling him a sweet man. Journalist Larry Flick described Piane as troubled and complicated, stating that the way he left this life was tragic.
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