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Jiggly Caliente: Star of TV Show "Drag Race" Dies at 44, Reasons

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Jiggly Caliente, a contestant on the fourth season of Drag Race and current judge on Drag Race Philippines, has died at the age of 44 following complications from an infection.

The world of American television shows has been shaken by a terrible loss, one of the most famous and beloved stars of the program "Drag Race" has lost her life. Let's try to understand who she is and what led to her death.

Drag Race, another mourning in a few months

Il TV show Drag Race has been very successful so much so that we have reached the ninth edition, the show sees the protagonists often drag queens about to undergo sex change surgery participate in the program where they are engaged in exciting challenges.

Three months ago he lost his life the participant known by her stage name The Vivienne winner of the show, who died at the age of 32.

It's news from a few hours ago of the disappearance of Jiggly Caliente, aka Bianca Castro who participated in the fourth edition, resisting until the sixth episode, as reported Biccy.it and then return in the special dedicated to the stars of the program aired in 2021.

Jiggly Caliente, the reasons for death

Jiggly Hot after her success in the American program she returned to live in the Philippines, his homeland, where he acted as a judge for Drag Race Philippines same format as the original show with contestants originally from the country.

Jiggly, whose real name is Bianca Castro, participated as a judge in all three editions but when registrations for the fourth edition began a few days ago, he announced via social media that he would not be able to attend due to an operation on his leg.

As reported Biccy.it The family wanted to reveal the causes of the transgender's death at the age of 44 – “The family of Bianca Castro, known and loved by many as the extraordinary drag artist Jiggly Caliente, with great sorrow shares that, in the last month, Bianca faced a serious health problem. Due to a serious infection, She was admitted to hospital and unfortunately had most of her right leg amputated. For this reason, Bianca will not be able to take part in the next season of RuPaul's Drag Race Philippines, nor participate in any other public engagements in the near future”.

Only three days later as reported above Bianca's family has unfortunately Death reported:

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known to the world and loved by many as Jiggly Caliente. Bianca passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025 at 4:42 a.m., surrounded by the love of her family and dearest friends.”

The infection worsened and Jiggly Caliente died from complications.