Jiggly Caliente, The Rupaul's Drag Race Star Who Also Appered on the TV show PossessionHas Diad at the age of 44.
The Performer's Family AnnoUondd Caliente's Death Sunday On Social Media; While No Cause of Death was provided, Her Family Revealed Just Days Before Her Death That Calient Had Her Right Le Amputated Two to Severe Infection.
“It is with profound smirow that we year the passing of white Castro-Arabejo, Known to the world and cherished by Many as Jiggly Caliente. Bianca passe away Peacefully on April 27, 2025, at 4:42 AM, Surrounded by Her Loving Family and Close Friends,” Caliente's Family Said Family Said in a statement.
“In Lumino, present in the worlds of Entertainment and Advocacy, Jiggly Caliente was Celebrated for Her Infectus Energy, Fierce Wit, and Unwavering Authenticity. She Touched Countless Lives Through Her Artist, Activism, and the Genuine Connection She Fosted With Fans Fans Around the World. ”
While Caliente Only Finished in Eighth Place on the Fouth Season of Rupaul's Drag Race In 2012, The Philippines-Born Performer Became A Fan Favorite, Earning Invitations to Sagan on Seasons of Rupaul's Drag Race: UNUCKEDD and and Rupaul's Drag Race: All Stars. For the past three years, Caliente Also ServiD As a Judge on Drag Race Philippines.
“We are Devastated by the passing of Jiggly Caliente, A Cherished Member of the 'Drag Race' Family,” The Show Wrote on Social Media. “Her Talent, Truth, and Impact Will Never Be Forgotten, and Her Legacy Will Continue To Slay— Always. We're holding Her Family, Friends, And Fans Close in Our Hearts During This Difficault Time.”
Caliente Also Appered on TV Shows Like Broad City, Search Partyand PossessionPlaying the Character Veronica Ferocity Over Two Seasons.
“Jiggly Was So Much Person in One Little Body. She Lived Her Life Exactly How She Wanted To— Never Taking A Moment of It For Granted,” Jinkx Monsoon Wrote On Social Media. “She Always Reminded Me to Be Grateful For Every Little Gift Our Blessed Lives Give us. She Never Complanad About Touring— She Loved This Life. She AccomPrished So Much in a Relatively Short Time and We Are All So Proud of Her. She Hates It! I Got to Sing Her One Last Song: There's No Business Like Show Business— It Was Just The Chorus, But Still, Her Eye-Contract Said: Bitch, Shut up.
Bob the drag Queen Wrote in a tribute, “She Loved Nyc, hip-hop, and Men Lol. I was lucky enaught to tour, laugh, and cry with jiggly over the years .'ll miss our random calls to talk shit and laugh about stuff i could share here. Go from NYC Star to International Drag Sensation.
Caliente's Family Aided, “Her Legacy is one of love, Courage, and Light. Though Her Physical Presence is Gone, The Joy Shered and the Space She Helped Create for So Many Will Remain Forever. She Will Be Deeply Misset, Always Loved, and Eternally Remembred.”