RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Jiggly Caliente Dead at 44 After Leg Amputation

The RuPaul’s Drag Race fan community is in mourning.

Jiggly Caliente, who competed on the VH1 reality series twice and also recently served as a judge on Drag Race Philippines, has died. She was 44.

The drag performer, whose real name is Bianca Castro-Arabejo, passed away April 27. The cause of her death was not revealed. Biance died days after her family announced that she had undergone a leg amputation following a severe infection.

“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known to the world and cherished by many as Jiggly Caliente,” they said in a statement posted on her Instagram April 28. “Bianca passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at 4:42 am, surrounded by her loving family and close friends.”

The family called Bianca, who is also known for playing Veronica Ferocity on the FX series Pose, a “luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy.”

“Jiggly Caliente was celebrated for her infectious energy, fierce wit, and unwavering authenticity,” they said. “She touched countless lives through her artistry, activism, and the genuine connection she fostered with fans around the world.”