Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente has leg amputated after ‘serious’ health issue

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente has lost her right leg after a ‘severe infection’ (Picture: Chelsea Guglielmino/WireImage)

Drag performer Jiggly Caliente has lost her right leg after a ‘serious health setback’ led to amputation.

The 44-year-old RuPaul’s Drag Race star – whose real name is Bianca Castro – suffered a ‘severe infection’ and her recovery will be ‘extensive’, her family announced in a social media statement.

‘The family of Bianca Castro, known to many as the beloved drag performer Jiggly Caliente, is heartbroken to share that over the last
month Bianca has experienced a serious health setback,’ they began.

‘Due to a severe infection, she was hospitalied and, as a result, has undergone the loss of most of her right leg.’

The Drag Race Philippines resident judge will not be appearing on the upcoming season, ‘nor will she be participating in any public engagements for the foreseeable future,’ the Pose star’s family said, adding: ‘Her recovery will be extensive.’

‘At this time, we kindly ask for privacy for Bianca and her family as they navigate this difficult journey together. While Jiggly concentrates on healing, we invite her friends, fans, and community to uplift her
with messages of hope and love on her social media channels.

‘Bianca’s family and drag house are deeply grateful for the continued outpouring of support, strength, and prayers.’

Jiggly was placed eighth on the fourth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2012 and appeared on All Stars season six in 2021, having come out as a trans woman in 2016.

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