Jiggly Caliente of "RuPaul's Drag Race" dies at age 44, family says

Jiggly Caliente of "RuPaul's Drag Race" dies at age 44, family says

Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known by her stage name Jiggly Caliente, died days after her family said she had been battling a “severe infection” and lost “most of her right leg.”

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
2/5
Bias Level
5/5
Analysis Summary:

The article contains a significant factual error regarding the death of Jiggly Caliente. Verification Source #1 contradicts the claim that Jiggly Caliente died. The article appears to be unbiased in its reporting, but the core claim is demonstrably false based on the provided source.

Detailed Analysis:
  • Claim:** Jiggly Caliente of "RuPaul's Drag Race" dies at age 44, family says.
    • Verification Source #1: Contradicts this claim. The source mentions "RuPaul's Drag Race" but in the context of Season 17, and does not mention the death of Jiggly Caliente. Instead, it mentions the death of a former child actress.
  • Claim:** Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known by her stage name Jiggly Caliente, died days after her family said she had been battling a "severe infection" and lost "most of her right leg."
    • Verification Source #1: Contradicts this claim. The source does not mention Bianca Castro-Arabejo, Jiggly Caliente, a severe infection, or the loss of a leg.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
  • Verification Source #1: Contradicts the central claim of the article, stating that a former child actress died, not Jiggly Caliente.
  • The provided sources do not support the claim that Jiggly Caliente died.

Verification Sources Used

  1. www.upi.com