Overview
- Borja mayor Eduardo Arilla and the Ecce Homo Sanctuary confirmed that Giménez died on December 29 at the Hospital Sancti Spiritus residence, where she lived with her son.
- A funeral is scheduled for Tuesday at the Church of Santa María in Borja.
- Giménez drew global attention in 2012 with an unsanctioned repainting of the Ecce Homo mural that became a widely recognized internet phenomenon.
- The sanctuary continues to attract roughly 10,000 visitors a year, according to local authorities.
- Revenue from tickets and licensed merchandise has supported the Sanctuary and the Hospital Sancti Spiritus foundation, improving facilities and subsidizing elder care, including Giménez’s own lodging.