At the age of 44 the famous life passed away drag queen Jiggly Caliente, renowned by the fourth season of “Rupaul’s Drag Race”
The well -known Drag Queen Jiggly Caliente, who had undergone part of her right foot last Thursday, after severe infection, died Sunday morning, surrounded by her family and close friends.
In a statement posted on her Instagram account, her family says: “With deep sadness we announce the death of Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known and beloved by many as Jiggly Caliente.”
They describe Caliente as a man with “endless energy, caustic humor and intense authenticity”, stressing that he left behind a “love, courage and light” legacy.
The news of Caliente’s death caused emotion in the field of drag scene and fans.
Born on November 29, 1980 in San Pedro in the Philippines, she moved with her mother and brother to New York in 1991.
In 2012, she stood out on Rupaul’s Drag Race for her humor and unforgettable interactions with other contestants. One of the most typical moments was her fight with Lashauwn Beyond, who gave birth to the famous saying «This is not RuPaul’s Best Friend Race», which became a slogan of the series.
Following her participation in the “Drag Race”, Caliente pursued an actress career. In 2016, Caliente publicly announced that it is a trans.
He returned to “Drag Race” in 2021, participating in “Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6”, and was a three -season judge at Drag Race Philippines.
Information from New York Times