Producer and composer Lucian Piane died October 12, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records cited by Entertainment Weekly. TMZ reported that he was struck by a car and that Glendale firefighters treated him before pronouncing him dead. World of Wonder, the company behind RuPaul’s Drag Race, honored him as “a sweet man, a dear friend, and a master musician,” emphasizing the music he left behind rather than the difficulties he faced.
Piane joined the series during its debut season in 2009, appearing as a guest judge and helping shape musical challenges across Drag Race and All Stars. His credits included RuPaul songs and work on the Grammy-nominated Hairspray soundtrack. He had spoken publicly about substance use and mental health struggles; in August, he celebrated more than a year of sobriety. His collaborators’ tribute offered a tender farewell to an artist whose contributions helped bring unforgettable performances to life.
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