Jiggly Caliente, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star, dead at 44, days after infection that resulted in leg amputation

Jiggly Caliente who first ascertained fame on RuPaul's Drag Race in has died just days after experiencing a serious healthcare setback that resulted in the loss of her leg She was On Sunday the family of Caliente whose real name was Bianca Castro-Arabejo communicated the news of her sudden death on Instagram It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bianca Castro-Arabejo known to the world and cherished by plenty of as Jiggly Caliente Bianca passed away peacefully on April at am surrounded by her loving family and close friends the announcement read HOLLYWOOD STARS WHO DIED IN PHOTOS A luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy Jiggly Caliente was celebrated for her infectious vitality fierce wit and unwavering authenticity the family continued She touched countless lives through her artistry activism and the genuine connection she fostered with fans around the world APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST Her legacy is one of love courage and light Though her physical presence is gone the gratification she shared and the space she helped create for so countless will remain forever the post concluded She will be deeply missed inevitably loved and eternally remembered APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTJust days before Caliente's death her family revealed that the reality TV star had in recent months experienced a serious wellness setback that resulted in the loss of most of of her right leg CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER We are heartbroken to share that over the last month Bianca has experienced a serious fitness setback the family wrote Due to a severe infection she was hospitalized and as a end has undergone the loss of majority of of her right leg the family wrote on Instagram on April Because of these circumstances Bianca will not be appearing in the upcoming season of RuPaul s Drag Race Philippines nor will she be participating in any citizens engagements for the foreseeable future Her recovery will be extensive Caliente first appeared on RuPaul's Drag Race during the show's fourth season in and starting in served as a judge on Drag Race Philippines for three seasons The Philippines native appeared on various television shows including FX s Pose Search Party and Saturday Night Live