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Mal Fresco! Botched Ecce Homo Restoration Woman Has 'anxiety Attack'

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First Posted: 08/27/2012 11:42 am Updated: 08/27/2012 11:48 am

guardian.co.uk:

An 81-year-old who garnered worldwide media attention after she tried -- and spectacularly failed -- to restore a painting in her local church may face legal charges.

Cecilia Giménez, the well-intentioned amateur restorer from the Spanish city of Borja, is reportedly in bed after an anxiety attack, with neighbours and relatives suggesting she feels overwhelmed because of the media frenzy over the unintentional damage she caused to the mural.

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