RIP Perry, the Inspiration for ‘Shrek’s Donkey
Eddie Murphy gets most of the credit for bringing Shrek’s Donkey to life, but he didn’t do it alone. While Murphy’s signature voice provided the comic timing, Donkey’s physical appearance was based on
Donkey who inspired Eddie Murphy’s ‘Shrek’ character dies at 30
Pericles, affectionately known as Perry, was a Jerusalem miniature donkey from New York City who achieved fame after helping animators perfect Shrek’s sidekick Donkey in the Oscar-winning
Perry the Donkey, Model for ‘Shrek,’ Dies at 30
Perry, a Jerusalem miniature donkey, was first brought to California to help calm polo ponies, but instead he nipped at them, according to the project’s website. So in 1997, the “spunky” 3-year-old was brought to Palo Alto’s Bol Park to live in a pasture set aside for donkeys to graze.
Donkey, Who Served as the Model for Eddie Murphy’s “Shrek” Character, Dies at 30: 'He Was So Much More Than the“ Shrek” Donkey'
"I can attest that many of Donkey’s classic head tilts, eye rolls and bouncy trots were straight from Perry," the animal's handler, Jenny Kiratli, tells PEOPLE
Perry, the real-life donkey model for Shrek’s sidekick, dies at 30
Perry, a 30-year-old donkey, was the motion model for “Donkey” in the 2001 “Shrek” film. He lived at a Palo Alto pasture for nearly 30 years.
Perry, real-life inspiration for Eddie Murphy's Donkey character in ‘Shrek,’ dies at age 30
Perry, the beloved real-life stand-in for the “Shrek” donkey voiced by Eddie Murphy, has died. He was 30. The donkey’s handlers announced his passing on Instagram, detailing that it was from an incurable hoof disease.
Motion model for Shrek's Donkey character dies at 30
The miniature donkey that was the motion model for Eddie Murphy's character Donkey in the Shrek franchise has died.
Perry cause of death: Donkey that inspired 'Shrek' character dies in California
Perry, the donkey who served as the inspiration for the much-loved character played by Eddie Murphy in the film 'Shrek' (2001), has died at the age of 30. Jenny Kiratli, principal
Perry, beloved donkey of Bol Park, dies at 30
Perry, a beloved miniature donkey who has been a fixture of Bol Park for nearly three decades and who famously served as the model for the Donkey character in "Shrek," was euthanized on Thursday after battling a painful hoof disease,
Perry the donkey, inspiration for Eddie Murphy’s ‘Shrek’ character, passes away at 30
Born as Pericles in New York City in 1994, Perry was known for his playful and talkative nature. He became the ideal inspiration for Donkey, the character voiced by Eddie Murphy in the Shrek films. Perry’s energetic personality and charm were reflected in the animated character,
Perry, model for 'Shrek's' Donkey character, dies following health battles
Perry, a 30-year-old donkey, was euthanized after battling multiple health conditions, including pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction.
Fans Mourn Death Of Real-Life Donkey That Inspired Eddie Murphy's 'Shrek' Character
Perry, a miniature donkey who lived in Palo Alto, California, was euthanized Thursday after suffering from a painful and ...
Donkey who served as a model for Eddie Murphy's Shrek character dies
Perry, the donkey who served as a live-action model for the character Eddie Murphy voices in the 'Shrek' franchise, has died ...