Overview

• Jiggly Caliente, born Bianca Castro-Arabejo, died at age 44 on April 27, 2025, surrounded by family and close friends.
• Her death followed a severe infection that led to the amputation of most of her right leg just days earlier.
• Caliente gained prominence on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 in 2012 and later served as a judge on Drag Race Philippines starting in 2022.
• She publicly came out as a transgender woman in 2016, becoming a prominent advocate for trans visibility and LGBTQ+ rights.
• Tributes from fans and fellow drag performers have poured in, honoring her artistry, wit, and enduring impact on the drag and LGBTQ+ communities.