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Jiggly Caliente, star of RuPaul's Drag Race and Pose, has died
'Drag Race' star Jiggly Caliente
The performer's family described her as a 'luminous presence' known for her 'infectious energy.'
Bianca Castro, better known as the RuPaul's Drag Race season 4 star Jiggly Caliente, died this morning, according to a post to her social media. She was 44.
“A luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy, Jiggly Caliente was celebrated for her infectious energy, fierce wit, and unwavering authenticity,” her family said on her Instagram page. “She touched countless lives through her artistry, activism, and the genuine connection she fostered with fans around the world.”
Earlier this week, Castro’s family announced that she had “undergone the loss of most of her right leg” and would not return as a judge for the next Drag Race Philippines season, nor is she participating in "any public engagements for the foreseeable future."
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Jiggly Caliente placed eighth on Season 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race in 2011. She later went on to compete in RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars Season 6 and was a main judge on Drag Race Philippines. She also played Veronica Ferocity on the Ryan Murphy FX series Pose.
Jiggly's fellow drag performers mourned her loss in comments on social media.
"I cannot stop crying," Morphine Love Dion, star of RuPaul's Drag Race season 16, said on Instagram. "I love you so much I wish I can hug you one more time this can't be real..."
Baga Chipz, from Drag Race UK season 1, said Castro was "one of the most kindest, sweetest souls I’ve ever met," in a comment on Instagram. "I’m gonna miss you beautiful. Thank you for always being so lovely. Rest easy legend."
