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

Drag performer Bianca Castro-Arabejo, who was known as reality television star Jiggly Caliente on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” has died.

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  1. Apr 24, 2025‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Star Jiggly Caliente Suffers “Severe Infection” & Loses “Most Of Her Right Leg”; Exits ‘Drag Race Philippines’ As Judge
  2. Apr 27, 2025Drag performer Jiggly Caliente from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ franchise dies at 44 after hospitalization
  3. Apr 28, 2025Drag performer Jiggly Caliente from 'RuPaul's Drag Race' franchise dies at 44 after hospitalization - The Daily Reporter

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

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Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· Seattle Times, Bangor Daily News
Seattle TimesLean Left· 519d ago

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

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 519d ago

Jiggly Caliente, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star and judge, dies at 44

Latin TimesLean Left· 519d ago

'Drag Race' and 'Pose' Star Jiggly Caliente Dead at 44.

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CNNLean Left· 520d ago· ran in 8 outlets

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NewsweekCenter· 519d ago

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

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Fox10 PhoenixCenter· 519d ago

Jiggly Caliente, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star, dies after infection resulting in leg amputation

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Jiggly Caliente, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star, dies after infection resulting in leg amputation

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The RepublicCenter· 519d ago

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

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

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

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NBC New YorkLean Left· 520d ago

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Green Field ReporterLean Right· 519d ago

Drag performer Jiggly Caliente from 'RuPaul's Drag Race' franchise dies at 44 after hospitalization - The Daily Reporter

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

New York PostLean Right· 520d ago

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Jiggly Caliente dead at 44

Breitbart NewsRight· 520d ago

'RuPaul’s Drag Race' Star Jiggly Caliente Dead at 44 Days After Leg Amputation

Fox NewsRight· 520d ago

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

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Entertainment WeeklyLean Left· 520d ago

'Drag Race' season 4 star, 'Pose' actress Jiggly Caliente dies at 44

DeadlineLean Left· 520d ago

Jiggly Caliente Dead: RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Was 44

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 520d ago

Jiggly Caliente, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Contestant and ‘Pose’ Star, Dies at 44

VarietyLean Left· 520d ago

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

DeadlineLean Left· 523d ago

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

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