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Jiggly Caliente, who first gained fame with “Rupaul’s Drag Race” in 2011, passed away a few days after experiencing a “serious health retreat” in which her legs were lost. She was 44 years old.
On Sunday, Caliente’s family – her real name was Bianca Castro Arabejo – announced news of her sudden death On Instagram.
“It is a deep sadness to announce the death of world-renowned Bianca Castro Arabella and announce what many people value. Bianca passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025 at 4:42am.
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Jiggly Caliente, who had been fame with “Rupaul’s Drag Race” in 2011, passed away. She was 44 years old. (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
“A bright presence in the world of entertainment and advocacy, Zigley Caliente was celebrated with her infectious energy, intense wit and unwavering authenticity,” the family continued. “She has been exposed to countless lives through artistry, activism and the authentic connection she has nurtured with fans all over the world.”
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“Her legacy is one of love, courage and light. Her physical presence will no longer be and the space she shares and created for so many will remain forever,” the Post concluded. “She is deeply overlooked, always loved and remembered forever.”
A few days before her death, Caliente’s family revealed that the star had undergone a “serious health retreat” in which the star lost “most of her right leg.” (Variety by Gilbert Flores/Getty Images)
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A few days before Caliente’s death, her family revealed that the reality TV star had recently experienced a “serious health retreat” that led to “the loss of most of her right leg.”
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Caliente served as a judge for “Drug Race Philippines” for three seasons. (Santiago Felipe/FilmMagic)
“[We] “Last month, Bianca shares her experience of a serious health regression, the family wrote. “She was hospitalized due to a severe infection, resulting in the loss of most of her right leg,” the family wrote on Instagram on April 24th.
“Because of these circumstances, Bianca will not appear in the upcoming season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race Philippines.” She will also not participate in public engagement in the near future. Her recovery will be extensive. ”
Caliente first appeared on “Rupaul’s Drag Race” during the fourth season of the show in 2011, and began in 2022 and served as a judge for “Drug Race Philippines” for three seasons.
The Philippines native has appeared on various TV shows, including FX’s “Pause,” “Search Party,” and “Saturday Night Live.”
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