India, April 27 -- Jiggly Caliente, a star of RuPaul's Drag Race, passed away at the age of 44. Caliente, whose real name was Bianca Castro, died on Sunday, April 27, according to a statement her family shared on Instagram. Her death comes days after she had a leg amputation due to 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. Bianca passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at 4:42 am, surrounded by her loving family and close friends," the family said.

They family described Caliente as "a luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy," who "touched countless lives through her artistry, activism, and t...