RuPaul's Drag Race music producer Lucian Pian has died at the age of 46

RuPaul's Drag Race music producer Lucian Pian has died. He was 46 years old. Pian died Monday after being hit by a car in Glendale, California, according to Los Angeles medical records. Pian worked on the original show "Drag Race" from seasons 1 to 8 and composed the songs and numbers of the Russians.

RuPaul's Drag Race music producer Lucian Pian has died. He was 46 years old.

Pian died Monday after being hit by a car in Glendale, Calif., according to Los Angeles County medical examiner records.

Pian worked on the original show "Drag Race" from seasons 1-8, composing music and Rusical numbers during that time. He also worked on "Drag Race: All Stars." In addition, Pian also collaborated with RuPaul and wrote some of the performer's biggest hits including "Cover Girl", "Sissy That Walk", "Jealous of My Boogie", "Born Naked", "Champion" and "Main Event". Related stories for AI: Hollywood uses AI tools despite doomsday fears

He was also nominated for a Grammy Award in 2007 for the soundtrack to the film 'Hairspray'. Popular in Variety

Payan struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues before his death. After posting a series of disturbing videos on Instagram, Pian's fans and friends expressed their concern online. Many wanted her to "be sober and stay sober," writing: "This is so sad to see. Lucian please get help."

Journalist Larry Flake wrote a tribute to Pian, writing: "Lucian was my friend. It wasn't always easy. He was troubled, complicated and full of anger that he didn't know how to manage. Like so many, I tried to help until it was impossible. The guilt is real now. The way he left this life was sad and brutal, but I pray that peace and tranquility awaits him on the other side."

Payne was born on October 4 in Kansas City, Mo.