Composer Lucian Piane, RuPaul’s Drag Race Judge, Killed in Glendale Car Crash
Lucian Piane, known for judging RuPaul’s Drag Race, died at 46 after being struck by a vehicle in Glendale.
Composer and former RuPaul’s Drag Race judge Lucian Piane, 46, was killed after a car collided with him in Glendale early Monday, with the Glendale Fire Department confirming he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner recorded his death as occurring on the street. Piane, also known as RevoLucian, contributed to multiple seasons of the show and earned an Emmy, as well as a RIAA Platinum Album for his work on the film Hairspray.
He had previously attracted attention for controversial online posts and legal troubles, including arrests in 2019. Fans noted his recent self-recorded videos that appeared erratic before the incident. His death marks the loss of a prominent figure in the drag-culture music scene.
Why it matters
His death removes a notable creator and judge from a flagship LGBTQ+ television series.
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