Jiggly Caliente, known to many by her birth name Bianca Castro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27th. Her death follows a recent leg amputation she underwent due to a severe infection. In the wake of her passing, her family shared the news, expressing that she was surrounded by close relatives and friends in her final moments. They fondly remembered her as a bright light in both the entertainment industry and advocacy work, where she left an indelible mark by uplifting countless lives with her unique artistry and passionate activism.
Jiggly first captured the public’s attention on the fourth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race back in 2011. Her journey continued to inspire as she publicly embraced her identity as a transgender woman in 2016, further cementing her role as a trailblazer and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.