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Lucian Piane, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ composer, dies at 46
Composer and guest judge Lucian Piane has died at 46.
He was known for his work on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” where he wrote music, helped contestants and appeared as a guest judge.
Piane was struck by a vehicle in Glendale, California, on Oct.
12.
Firefighters and paramedics treated an adult pedestrian at the scene, but the person died there.
Glendale police said the pedestrian was walking in the road at an intersection; officers found no evidence of impaired driving, speeding or a driver running a red light, and believe the collision was an accident.
Piane helped shape the show’s music and RuPaul’s songs.
His work also included music for films and television, and collaborations with artists including Sia.
His death ends a career across television, film and music.
Police are investigating, and authorities have not announced further steps.
Lucian Piane, a composer and music producer known for his work on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” died at 46.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records cited by outlets say he died on Oct. 12.
Glendale emergency crews responded to a vehicle-pedestrian collision at San Fernando Road and Harvard Street at about 4:15 a.m.
Glendale police told People that the pedestrian was walking in the road and was struck by a vehicle, and authorities believed the collision was an accident.
Piane composed music for “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and worked with RuPaul on songs and albums.
- Who
- Lucian Piane, a composer, music producer and former “RuPaul’s Drag Race” guest judge.
- What
- He died at 46 after being struck by a vehicle, according to the reports.
- When
- Oct. 12, 2026, at about 4:15 a.m. local time.
- Where
- San Fernando Road and Harvard Street in Glendale, California.
- Why
- Police told People they believed the collision was an accident. They reported no evidence of DUI, speeding or running a red light.
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Glendale emergency crews responded to a reported collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at San Fernando Road and Harvard Street.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
News outlets reported Piane’s death and his work on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.
- Age
- 46
- Date of death
- Oct. 12, 2026
- Collision location
- San Fernando Road and Harvard Street, Glendale
- Emergency response time
- About 4:15 a.m. local time
- Drag Race” work
- Composed the show’s theme and contributed original music and songs
What people are saying
Firefighters and paramedics provided emergency medical care to an adult patient at the scene,
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