Overview

• Jiggly Caliente, born Bianca Castro-Arabejo, died on April 27, 2025, at age 44, surrounded by family and close friends.
• Her family confirmed her passing in an official Instagram statement, describing her as a 'luminous presence' in entertainment and advocacy.
• Caliente had been hospitalized earlier in April for a severe infection, which led to the amputation of most of her right leg on April 24.
• Known for her appearances on RuPaul’s Drag Race and Drag Race Philippines, she also advocated for transgender rights and LGBTQ+ representation.
• Fans and peers from the drag and LGBTQ+ communities have shared tributes, while her family has requested privacy and invited messages of support.