• Jiggly Caliente, born Bianca Castro-Arabejo, died at 44 following a leg amputation due to a severe infection.
• She was known for her vibrant personality on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' and activism in the LGBTQ+ community.
• Tributes have poured in from fellow performers and fans highlighting her impact and legacy.

Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known professionally as Jiggly Caliente, passed away at the age of 44 after suffering a severe infection that necessitated the amputation of her right leg just days prior to her death, according to BBC, India Times, and Los Angeles Times.

Castro-Arabejo's family announced her death through a statement on Instagram, highlighting her legacy, "A luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy," and emphasized her impact on fans worldwide through her artistry and activism, according to CBS News and South China Morning Post.

Born in the Philippines, Jiggly emerged as a contestant on Season 4 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" in 2012 and later returned for the All-Stars season. Her career also included a role on the series "Pose." Fellow contestants and fans have expressed their condolences and shared fond memories of her vibrant personality, citing her achievements and humor, according to HuffPost and Newsweek.

Tributes from fellow performers highlight her commitment to uplifting others in the LGBTQ+ community and her lasting influence on representation, particularly for Asians in media. Jiggly’s friends shared their sorrow, with statements reflecting on her joyous spirit and supportive nature, as reported by Channel News Asia and SFGate.

Before her passing, she had publicly discussed her health issues and the significance of her upcoming participation in "Drag Race Philippines," which she had to withdraw from due to her hospitalization, as mentioned by HuffPost, South China Morning Post, and Los Angeles Times.