Composer Lucian Piane Dies at 46 After Being Struck by Car
Lucian Piane, who worked as a producer and composer on RuPaul's Drag Race, died on October 12, 2026, in Glendale, CA.
Music composer and producer Lucian Piane, also known as RevoLucian, died at the age of 46 after being struck by a car in Glendale, CA, on October 12, 2026. He died from his injuries, according to records from the Los Angeles County medical examiner's office cited by comingsoon.net.
Piane had been taken into custody on October 10, 2026, and detained again the following day for allegedly assaulting an officer. He was scheduled to appear in court on October 12, 2026, the day of his accident.
Piane worked as a producer and composer on multiple seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race. He also produced RuPaul's last three albums: Champion, Glamazon and Born Naked.
A 2003 graduate of New York University, Piane's earliest work includes collaborations with filmmaker Marc Shaiman on movies such as Team America, Rumor Has It and Hairspray. For his work on Hairspray, he received his first RIAA Platinum Album Award along with a Grammy nomination.
As RevoLucian, Piane found viral success remixing celebrity outbursts, including 'Bale Out,' which featured audio of Christian Bale on the set of Terminator Salvation, directed by McG.
Quick answers
How did Lucian Piane die?
Piane died from injuries after being struck by a car in Glendale, CA, on October 12, 2026, according to Los Angeles County medical examiner's office records cited by comingsoon.net.
What was Lucian Piane known for?
He worked as a producer and composer on multiple seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race and produced RuPaul's last three albums: Champion, Glamazon and Born Naked.
What was RevoLucian?
RevoLucian was Piane's pseudonym for satirical remixes, including 'Bale Out,' which featured audio of Christian Bale on the set of Terminator Salvation.