The cast and community of reality show Rupaul’s Drag Race is mourning after the loss of Hot Jigliarywho died at age 44. Bianca Castro (his real name) died this Sunday, April 27, his family confirmed.
The relatives of the reality star reported on Instagram that the death occurred a few days after the Amputation of one leg due to a “severe infection.”
“With deep regret we announce the Death of Bianca Castro-Arabejo, Known worldwide and loved by many like Jiggly hot, “the family said.
“Bianca died in peace on April 27, 2025 at 4:42 am, surrounded by their beloved family and close friends,” they detailed.
“His legacy is love, courage and light. Although it is no longer physically present, the joy he shared and the space that helped create for so many will remain forever, “they continued.
“We will miss it deeply, we will always love her and remember her forever.”
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On April 24, the celebrity family announced that it had suffered a “Serious health problem” and that they had to amputate his right leg after an infection.
Castro-Arabejo was better known for competing in Drag Race Season 4 in 2012. Although it was eliminated at that time, it returned to appear in All Stars in All Stars.
“We are devastated by the death of Jiggly Caliente, a member of the Drag Race family”said a statement published in the official Instagram account of Drag Race. “His talent, his honesty and his impact will never be forgotten, and his legacy will remain immense, we always accompany his family, friends and fans in our hearts during this difficult time.”
In 2022, Castro-Arabejo became a judge of Rupaul’s Drag Race Philippinesposition he held until 2024. Castro-Arabejo could not appear as a judge in the next season of the series due to his health problems, according to his family.
With an eye on the performance after discovering the reputation of the reality shows, Castro-Abejo auditioned for the FX series Pose of Ryan Murphy and finally got a recurring guest star.
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