'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Jiggly Caliente dies after infection, amputation

RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Jiggly Caliente Dies at 44

Bianca Castro-Arabejo, who performed as Jiggly Caliente, died Sunday after a partial amputation of her right leg. She was 44.

Jiggly Caliente, drag queen who gained national prominence on "RuPaul's Drag Race," dies at age 44

Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known by her stage name Jiggly Caliente, died days after her family said she had been battling a "severe infection" and lost "most of her right leg."

Michelle Visage mourns loss of Drag Race ‘angel’ Jiggly Caliente at 44

She died after having part of her leg amputated due to a ‘severe infection’.

Jiggly Caliente, "RuPaul’s Drag Race" contestant, dead at 44

(CNN) — Jiggly Caliente, a performer and actress who rose to prominence as a contestant on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” has died, according to a statement from her family. She was 44.

RuPaul's Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente dies aged 44

Caliente, real name Bianca Castro-Arabejo, died "surrounded by her loving family and close friends" at 4.42am on Sunday, her family wrote in an Instagram post.

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente dies from infection after leg amputation

Philippines-born Caliente immigrated to US 20 years ago. In 2018 she released a hip-hop album that includes track where she raps in Tagalog.