Lucian Piane, a composer and a recurring guest on RuPaul’s Drag Race, dies aged 46 after being hit by a car, according to reports citing the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The examiner records say he died on Monday, with the place of death listed as on the street.
One outlet reports that the incident occurs in Glendale, California, and that he is struck by a vehicle early Monday morning. Metro adds that Glendale Fire Department personnel respond and that he dies at the scene, with identification later confirmed after he is initially reported to lack an ID. The outlets also note Piane’s media profile through his appearances as a judge on the US series and his music work, including involvement with RuPaul albums and a Grammy-nominated soundtrack contribution.
Metro further reports claims from TMZ about prior police interactions, including citations and alleged custody, and references concerning Instagram videos posted before his death. Other outlets focus primarily on the medical examiner’s findings and the death circumstances.
