Lucian Piane has sadly passed away at the age of 46. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, he died from blunt trauma. Lucian was reportedly struck by a car in Glendale on Monday, October 12. He was pronounced dead at the scene, per TMZ.
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"Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Lucian was hit by a car in Glendale early Monday morning and succumbed to his injuries," TMZ reports. "We're told he didn't have an ID on him at the time, only a citation, but was later identified as Lucian."
Lucian was best known for his time on the hit TV show, RuPaul's Drag Race. He served as a guest judge and musical mentor during the show's early seasons. According to the Glendale Fire Department, emergency crews worked on Lucian at the scene but were unable to save him.
A spokesperson for the Glendale Police Department has confirmed that officers at the scene found no evidence that the driver of the car was speeding or running a red light. Furthermore, no evidence of a DUI was found.
Sadly, Lucian's passing comes after a troubled weekend for the talented musician.
"His death came after a troubling weekend that included two run-ins with Glendale police," TMZ reports. "... first on Saturday for allegedly being under the influence of a controlled substance, then again Sunday for allegedly assaulting a police officer or emergency worker."
Lucian Piane Co-Wrote Some of RuPaul's Biggest Hits
Lucian's impact on RuPaul will continue to be felt. During his time with the show, he worked as a co-writer on some of RuPaul's biggest hits. Those hits include "Cover Girl," "Sissy That Walk," and "I Bring the Beat," among many others.
In 2003, Lucian earned a Bachelor of Music in Composition degree from New York University. Outside of his work on RuPaul's Drag Race, Lucian also worked on Team America, Hairspray, and Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me. In each of those roles, he worked alongside fellow composer Marc Shaiman, per PEOPLE.
Currently, there is no information regarding an impending funeral or celebration of life for Lucian. That information will likely remain private for family and close friends, as they seek privacy in this difficult time.
