Source : PERTHNOW NEWS
American reality TV star and music producer Lucian Piane has died at age 46 after being hit by a car in an early-morning crash.
Piane, best known for his work as a producer, composer and judge on hit TV series RuPaul’s Drag Race, was struck by a vehicle on Monday morning in the Californian city of Glendale, TMZ reports.
Emergency services raced to the scene after reports a pedestrian had been hit by a car at San Fernando Road and Harvard Street around 4.15am.
Despite first responders’ efforts, Piane was unable to be saved and died in the street after suffering blunt trauma.
“Firefighters and paramedics provided emergency medical care to an adult patient at the scene,” Glendale Fire Department told People.
“Despite lifesaving efforts, the patient was pronounced deceased at the scene.”
According to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Piane’s death had been ruled an accident.
The production company behind RuPaul’s Drag Race, World of Wonder, paid tribute to Paine in a heartfelt statement.
“We are devastated to learn of the passing of Lucian Piane,” it reads.
“Lucian left behind a legacy of truly beautiful music. May his struggles never dim the memories of a sweet man, a dear friend, and a master musician. Rest in peace, Lucian.”
