Lucian Piane, star of «RuPaul's Drag Race», - dies in car accident
14 october 2026 в 03:28
Lucian Piane, known for his work on the show «RuPaul's Drag Race», - has passed away at the age of 46. According to Us Weekly, he died as a result of being struck by a vehicle in Glendale, California, on Monday, October 12. The cause and circumstances of his death have not yet been determined, and an autopsy is scheduled.
According to information provided by TMZ, Piane was hit by a car on Monday morning and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The Glendale Fire Department confirmed that medics worked with Piane but, unfortunately, were unable to save him.
Lucian Piane served as a musical consultant, composer, and guest judge on «RuPaul's Drag Race», - first appearing in the show’s first season in 2009. His last appearance was in the eighth season in the episodes «Bitch Perfect» and «New Wave Queens» in 2016.
After leaving the show, Piane openly struggled with issues of addiction and mental health. In 2016, he made headlines due to a series of offensive tweets containing racist remarks and accusations against members of the LGBTQ+ community. He later apologized, explaining his behavior as a «marijuana-induced psychosis» and stating that he had consumed 800 mg of cannabis to treat «pain all over» and «horrible fatigue».
In the days leading up to his death, fans expressed concern for Piane’s well-being due to alarming posts on social media. Radio host Larry Flick, who was a friend of Piane, shared his feelings, noting that he was «complicated and full of anger», - and expressed regret over how tragically he passed away.
In August, Piane shared updates about his journey to sobriety on Instagram, stating that he had been drug-free for over a year.
According to information provided by TMZ, Piane was hit by a car on Monday morning and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The Glendale Fire Department confirmed that medics worked with Piane but, unfortunately, were unable to save him.
Lucian Piane served as a musical consultant, composer, and guest judge on «RuPaul's Drag Race», - first appearing in the show’s first season in 2009. His last appearance was in the eighth season in the episodes «Bitch Perfect» and «New Wave Queens» in 2016.
After leaving the show, Piane openly struggled with issues of addiction and mental health. In 2016, he made headlines due to a series of offensive tweets containing racist remarks and accusations against members of the LGBTQ+ community. He later apologized, explaining his behavior as a «marijuana-induced psychosis» and stating that he had consumed 800 mg of cannabis to treat «pain all over» and «horrible fatigue».
In the days leading up to his death, fans expressed concern for Piane’s well-being due to alarming posts on social media. Radio host Larry Flick, who was a friend of Piane, shared his feelings, noting that he was «complicated and full of anger», - and expressed regret over how tragically he passed away.
In August, Piane shared updates about his journey to sobriety on Instagram, stating that he had been drug-free for over a year.
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