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Drag performer Jiggly Caliente from 'RuPaul's Drag Race' franchise dies at 44 after hospitalization

Headline from The Republic, from the development of Apr 27, 2025

Newest development Apr 28, 2025 · 4 reportsDrag performer Jiggly Caliente from 'RuPaul's Drag Race' franchise dies at 44 after hospitalization - The Daily Reporter

NEW YORK (AP) — Drag performer Bianca Castro-Arabejo, who was known as reality television star Jiggly Caliente on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” died Sunday at age 44, days after her family reported hospitalization for a serious infection.

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  1. Deadline

    ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Star Jiggly Caliente Suffers “Severe Infection” & Loses “Most Of Her Right Leg”; Exits ‘Drag Race Philippines’ As Judge (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    RuPaul's Drag Race alum Bianca Castro, known by her drag name Jiggly Caliente, was hospitalized following a "severe infection" and had one of her legs amputated.

  2. NBC4 Washington

    'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Jiggly Caliente dies at 44 (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Earlier in the week, her family had shared in another statement that Jiggly had suffered a "severe infection" which resulted in her hospitalization and the...

  3. The Hollywood Reporter

    Jiggly Caliente, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Contestant and ‘Pose’ Star, Dies at 44 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Jiggly Caliente dead: RuPaul's Drag Race and FX Pose star dies at 44 following leg infection.

  4. The Republic

    Drag performer Jiggly Caliente from 'RuPaul's Drag Race' franchise dies at 44 after hospitalization (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Drag performer Bianca Castro-Arabejo, who was known as reality television star Jiggly Caliente on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” died Sunday at age 44, days after her family reported hospitalization for a serious infection.

  5. UPI

    'RuPaul's Drag Race' alum Jiggly Caliente dead at 44 (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    "Rupaul's Drag Race" and "Pose" alum Bianca Castro-Arabejo -- who performed under the name of Jiggly Caliente -- has died at the age of 44.

  6. Deadline

    Jiggly Caliente Dead: RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Was 44 (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Caliente's death comes days after her family announced she had suffered an infection and the loss of her right leg.

  7. Entertainment Weekly

    'Drag Race' season 4 star, 'Pose' actress Jiggly Caliente dies at 44 (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 4 star Jiggly Caliente has died at age 44, after her family previously announced the 'Pose' actress' leg was amputated amid a 'severe infection.'

  8. NBC News

    Jiggly Caliente, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star, dies at 44 (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known to many as the beloved drag performer Jiggly Caliente, died “peacefully” early Sunday surrounded by loved ones, according to a post from her family.

  9. CBS News

    Jiggly Caliente, drag queen who gained national prominence on "RuPaul (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known by her stage name Jiggly Caliente, died days after her family said she had been battling a "severe infection" and lost "most of her right leg."

  10. CBS 19 Tyler

    A popular drag queen from 'RuPaul's Drag Race' has died of an infection (opens CBS 19 Tyler)

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    CBS 19 Tyler's feed description

    Bianca Castro-Arabejo, whose stage name was Jiggly Caliente, competed on the fourth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and later on “RuPaul’s Drag Race Allstars.”

  11. Fox26 Houston

    Jiggly Caliente, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star, dies after infection resulting in leg amputation (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    Jiggly Caliente, who first found fame on "RuPaul's Drag Race" in 2011, has died just days after experiencing a "serious health setback" that resulted in the loss of her leg.

  12. Rolling Stone

    Jiggly Caliente, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star, Dead at 44 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Jiggly Caliente, the 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' star who also appeared on the TV show 'Pose,' has died at the age of 44.

  13. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Jiggly Caliente, "RuPaul’s Drag Race" contestant, dead at 44 (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jiggly Caliente, a performer and actress who rose to prominence as a contestant on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” has died, according to a statement from her family. She was 44. The reality TV personality, whose real name was Bianca Castro-Arabejo, died on Sunday and was “surr…

  14. Forbes

    Jiggly Caliente, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Alum And ‘Pose’ Actress, Dies At 44 (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known professionally as the drag performer Jiggly Caliente, died early Sunday morning. She was 44.

  15. CNN

    Jiggly Caliente, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestant, dead at 44 (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Jiggly Caliente, a performer and actress who rose to prominence as a contestant on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” has died, according to a statement from her family. She was 44.

  16. Fox News

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

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    Fox News's feed description

    "RuPaul's Drag Race" star, Jiggly Caliente, has died at 44 year old, just days after experiencing "major health setback"

  17. Forbes

    Jiggly Caliente ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Alumna Dies At 44 (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Jiggly Caliente has passed away shortly after a report that she had been hospitalized with a severe infection.

  18. New York Post

    ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Jiggly Caliente dead at 44 (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Jiggly Caliente died at age 44 after she got her leg amputated following a severe infection.

  19. Variety

    Jiggly Caliente, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Star and Judge of ‘Drag Race: Philippines’, Dies at 44 (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Jiggly Caliente has died. She was 44.

  20. Breitbart News

    'RuPaul’s Drag Race' Star Jiggly Caliente Dead at 44 Days After Leg Amputation (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Jiggly Caliente, a drag performer who was best known for competing on "RuPaul's Drag Race," died on Sunday at the age of 44 -- just days after experiencing a "serious health setback" that involved the amputation of his right leg.

  21. Newsweek

    "RuPaul" star Jiggly Caliente's cause of death: What we know so far (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Jiggly Caliente, whose real name is Bianca Castro-Arabejo, died on April 27, her family said.

  22. Green Field Reporter

    Drag performer Jiggly Caliente from 'RuPaul's Drag Race' franchise dies at 44 after hospitalization - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Drag performer Bianca Castro-Arabejo, who was known as reality television star Jiggly Caliente on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” died Sunday at age 44, days after her family reported hospitalization for a serious infection.

  23. The Boston Globe

    Jiggly Caliente, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star and judge, dies at 44 (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Ms. Caliente, a fiercely humorous "RuPaul's Drag Race" star and a judge of the show's Philippines spinoff, died Sunday. She was 44.

  24. Latin Times

    'Drag Race' and 'Pose' Star Jiggly Caliente Dead at 44. (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    The Filipina drag performer and transgender rights advocate passed away after a long battle with a severe infection.

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