'Rupaul' Star Jiggly Caliente's cause of death: What we know so far

The family of Bianca Castro-Arabejo, professionally known as Jiggly Caliente Rupaul's drag raceLight has thrown light on the possible cause of death of the DRAG Queen and revealed that she was admitted to the hospital with an infection just a few days earlier.

The performers born in Philippines died on Sunday at the age of 44.

The context

Castro-Arabejo rose in season 4 of the HIT reality television show to fame Rupaul's drag race. She continued later Rupaul's drag Race All Stars in 2021 and was a judge Rupaul's drag Race Philippines.

The reality television star has also made a name for itself in various television series with roles in various television series Wide cityPresent posePresent Wigs in a ceiling and more.

Castro-Arabejo published publicly as a transgender woman in 2016.

“I wanted to make sure that I wanted to do it right if I got out as a trans woman and I didn't want it to be about Racing“, she said in an interview with 2018 Advertising board.

She continued: “I wanted to get out because I was ready to get out. I lived as a trans woman for so long, but I just never said to the audience and the fans. I actually went over while I was on the show, I just never talked about it.

What to know?

On Sunday, Castro-Arabejo's family announced her death in a statement that was shared on her official Instagram account after unveiling that she had “experienced a serious recovery for health health”.

“With profound grief, we announced the death of Bianca Castro-Arabejo, which was known to the world and appreciated by many as Jiggly Caliente. Bianca died on April 27, 2025, 4:42 a.m., peacefully from her loving family and her close friends,” says the statement.

“As a shining presence in the worlds of entertainment and attorney, Jiggly Caliente was celebrated for her infectious energy, her violent joke and her unshakable authenticity. She touched countless life through her art, activism and the real connection that she promoted with fans around the world.”

The note came to the conclusion: “Your heir is a love, courage and light. Although her physical presence has disappeared, the joy that she shared and the space she created for so many remains forever.

On April 24th, Castro-Arabejo's family divided into the fans via Instagram that she was “admitted to the hospital” with a “serious infection” and “lost most of her right leg”.

“Due to these circumstances, Bianca will not appear in the coming season Rupaul's drag Race PhilippinesIn the foreseeable future, it will not take part in public obligations. Your recovery will be extensive. “

“At this point, we kindly ask for privacy for Bianca and her family, while they navigate this difficult trip together. As we concentrate on the healing, we invite your friends, fans and community to raise them with messages of hope and love in their social media channels.”

What people say

After the death of Castro-Arabejo, Rupaul's drag race wrote on X, formerly Twitter and Instagram: “We are destroyed by the death of Wackly Caliente, an estimated member of the Drag Race family. Your talent, truth and effects will never be forgotten, and your legacy will continue to kill – we keep your family, friends and fans in our hearts in this difficult time.”

Racing Season 14 candidate June Jambalaya posted several photos on Instagram: “I tried to find the right words so often, but nothing never felt enough. So I decided to be honest. Jiggly was not just my drag mother, she was my safe place, my human diary, my compass when I lost. Placement in a show.

Rupaul's drag race Judge Michelle Visage shared a sweet tribute on Instagram: “My arches …. that laughs was endless, our conversations were something special, their energy was contagious. They were and stayed so much loved. This world has lost an angel and we want them to be high … I love you so much honey @Jigglycalienteofficial.”

Runn France Host Nicky Doll said on Instagram: “I will miss our rotten, rotted telephone calls that like hyenas about random things. Thank you for being one of the first to call you should call Runn France And always to have the biggest smile on the face when we saw each other. Waking up is not easy, but it shows how much you have touched so many people. You were a girl of a girl. We love you Bianca. “

Racing Season 10 Star Kameron Michaels Posted via Instagram: “I am not the easiest to crack, but some of the girls were determined to get to know the real, and @Jigglycalienteofficial was one of them. We only worked for a tour, but she has been in my DMS since the first day and cheered me on.”