Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente has leg amputated after serious health setback

Drag performer Jiggly Caliente has experienced a "serious health setback" that led to amputation of her right leg, her family have announced this week. The news has been met with supportive messages on social media.

The star, 44 - whose real name is Bianca Castro - is said to be focused on recovering from the experience. In a statement on , her family said: "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. Due to a severe infection, she was hospitalized and, as a result, has undergone the loss of most of her right leg.

"Because of these circumstances, Bianca will not be appearing in the upcoming season of RuPaul’s Drag Race Philippines, nor will she be participating in any public engagements for the foreseeable future. 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."

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Fans and fellow Drag Race stars reacted in the comments section with well wishes. Manila Luzon wrote: "Praying for you, sister." Whilst Jujubee said: "I love you so much. Can't wait to see you again." Aja commented: "Sending you love and healing vibrations."

Asia O'Hara reacted: "Love you." Courtney Act said: "Love you, Jiggles." Trinity K. Bonet said: "All my love sis ... get well soon."

Drag Race judge Carson Kressley said: "Sending so much love your way - keeping you close to our hearts." Among the other celebrities who reacted was actor Lea Salonga, who wrote: Saying prayers for you! I'm so sorry you're going through this."

Jiggly rose to fame on the fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, which was broadcast in 2012. She later returned for the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars in 2021. Since 2022, she's been a judge on Drag Race Philippines.

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