Marina Summers, Eva Le Queen, drag icons remember late Jiggly Caliente
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Marina Summers, Eva Le Queen, and the drag community have mourned the death of Jiggly Caliente.
The drag community is heartbroken after the passing of a true icon, Jiggly Caliente, on Sunday, April 27.
Fellow drag icons, including Marina Summers, Eva Le Queen, Lady Morgana, and Jewels Sparkles, have expressed their grief and paid tributes to celebrate the remarkable legacy of the late drag star.
RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World star Marina shared a heartfelt tribute on X (formerly Twitter), sending love and paying her respects to Jiggly.
"Mahal na mahal kita, Ate Jiggly," she wrote.
MAHAL NA MAHAL KITA ATE JIGGLY 😭
-- Marina Summers (@marinaxsummers) April 27, 2025
Drag Race Philippines Season 1 contestant Eva Le Queen shared a photo with Jiggly backstage on X.
"Ate. How do I carry on knowing I'll never hear your voice again?" she said, still in disbelief over Jiggly's death.
Ate. How do I carry on knowing I'll never hear your voice again? pic.twitter.com/2PIiHVgcTX
-- Ms. Eva (@eva_lequeen) April 27, 2025
In a separate post, Drag Race Philippines star Lady Morgana took a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing her happy moments with Jiggly.
"Bininyagan mo ako na maglalagay ako ng rhinestone sa ilong nung premiere ng DRPH isa sa pinakamasaya moment ko iyon. Ang daming masasayang moments natin pagumuuwi ka sa Pinas. Mamimiss kita. You will forever be in my heart ate," she said.
Bininyagan mo ako na maglalagay ako ng rhinestone sa ilong nung premiere ng DRPH isa sa pinakamasaya moment ko iyon . Ang daming masasayang moments natin pag umuuwi ka sa pinas .. mamimiss kita @Jigglycaliente5 .. you will forever in my heart ate.. 😭😭
-- Lady Morgana 4ever DALAYGON (@itsladymorgana) April 27, 2025
Nahalungkat ko
-- Lady Morgana 4ever DALAYGON (@itsladymorgana) April 27, 2025
Ito yung bday show ko sa nectar
Ang saya natin dito , after filming dumeretso ka to celebrate my bday.. 😭😭 mamimiss ko ang kabaliwan natin
Wala nang tatawag sa akin na "My Happy pill"
😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/zJlnwOgT10
Meanwhile, RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 contestant Jewels Sparkles paid tribute to Jiggly's unforgettable legacy, honoring her impact on the drag community.
"Rest in power to an icon of our community; we will always remember you for the joy you spread and the legacy you created. We love you, Jiggly Caliente," she wrote.
rest in power to an icon of our community; we will always remember you for the joy you spread and the legacy you created 💞🥺 We love you Jiggly Caliente 💞🫧🫧💞🫧🫧💞 pic.twitter.com/tBFVmXkiZn
-- Jewels Sparkles (@jewelssparkles_) April 27, 2025
Previously, Jiggly's family announced that she was hospitalized due to a severe infection, which led to her leg getting amputated.
Jiggly, whose real name is Bianca Castro, appeared as one of the judges of all three seasons of Drag Race Philippines. She also competed in Season 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race and Season 6 of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars.
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