Perry Donkey, Model for ‘Shrek,’ Dies

Palo Alto donkey Perry dies; inspiration for beloved ‘Shrek’ character
Known as the inspiration for Donkey in the 2001 animated classic Shrek, Perry was a beloved staple in the Palo Alto community
Perry the donkey, known as model for Donkey character in 'Shrek,' dies at 30 in California
Perry, a 30-year-old donkey, was known for serving as the model for the character Donkey, voiced by Eddie Murphy, in the movie "Shrek."
Perry, real-life donkey who inspired iconic 'Shrek' character, dies at 30
PALO ALTO, Calif. -- A famous donkey from California that helped inspire the movie character "Donkey" in "Shrek" has died. Perry was 30 years old.
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, the real-life inspiration behind Shrek's beloved donkey, passes away at 30
Perry, the donkey who inspired Eddie Murphy’s iconic character in the Shrek films, passed away at 30. Fans mourned the loss, sharing heartfelt condolences for the cherished animal.
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.
Perry, the real donkey who inspired Shrek’s iconic character, dies at 30
Perry, the donkey believed to have inspired the Shrek character Donkey, passed away at 30. Born in New York, Perry modeled for animators in the 2001 film, providing the reference for Eddie Murphy’s iconic role.
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.
Perry, the real-life donkey model for Shrek’s sidekick, dies at 30
In the run-up to the release of “Shrek,” a celebrity emerged from a pasture in Palo Alto, California – Perry, a 5-year-old gray miniature donkey. Dozens of animators visited the pasture where Perry lived,
Donkey that “inspired” Shrek character dies, leaving fans with broken hearts
Perry, the donkey who inspired Eddie Murphy's character in the movie Shrek, passed away at the age of 30, leaving fans heartbroken.
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