The entertainment world is in mourning. Lucian Piane, the music producer and composer best known for his work on RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race, on which he also served as a guest judge, has died at 46.Per Entertainment Weekly, records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner stated that Piane died on October 12.Drag Race production company World of Wonder shared a tribute to Piane in a social media post. \u201cWe are devastated to learn of the passing of Lucian Piane. Lucian left behind a legacy of truly beautiful music. May his struggles never dim the memories of a sweet man, a dear friend, and a master musician. \u201cRest in peace, Lucian.\u201dAccording to TMZ, Lucian was hit by a car before his death. The Glendale Fire Department told the outlet that crews arrived at the scene and treated him before pronouncing him dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TMZ reported that Lucian had been involved in several incidents with the Glendale Police Department in the days before his death. He had reportedly received two citations and was scheduled to appear in court on the day he died.Born October 4, 1980, in Kansas City, Missouri, Lucian Piane became a familiar face to fans of the hit reality competition series RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race during its early years. He first appeared in the show\u2019s debut season in 2009 and later appeared in 23 episodes.Beyond appearing on screen, Piane helped create music for challenges on both RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race and its All Stars editions. He played an important part in some of the show\u2019s most memorable moments, helping contestants bring their performances to life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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