Perry, donkey that inspired Shrek's sidekick, dies

‘That’ll do donkey’: Perry, inspiration for beloved ‘Shrek’ character, dies
Known as the inspiration for Donkey in the 2001 animated classic Shrek, Perry was a beloved staple in the Palo Alto community
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
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 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 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, real-life inspiration for Donkey character in ‘Shrek,’ dies at age 30
“We are heartbroken to share that our beloved Barron Park donkey, Perry, passed away yesterday at the age of 30,” the Barron Park Donkey Project, where he lived before and after his movie-star years, wrote. “He was a beloved member of our community, and we know many people will be touched by his passing. Memorial plans will be announced soon.”
Perry the donkey, model for 'Donkey' character in Shrek movies has died
Perry, the donkey that served as the model for “Donkey," a character in the “Shrek” movies, has died. He was 30.
Perry, inspiration for 'Shrek' character Donkey, passes away at 30
Perry was five years old when he modeled for the Shrek animators, contributing to the character's design and movements. He received a symbolic payment of $75 for his time from PDI.
Fans Mourn Death Of Perry The Donkey, Who Inspired Shrek's Character
Perry had lived in Barron Park since 1997 and he was a mascot for the city of Palo Alto, California. Perry, the donkey who inspired Eddie Murphy's character in the Shrek films, has died at the age of 30.
Perry, the mythical donkey who inspired the unforgettable character of ‘Shrek’, has died
What did Perry die of? The iconic donkey’s departure was due to a disease known as laminitis, an inflammation of the horse’s hoof. Care and attention did not prevent Perry’s passing, but his indelible memory will always remain in the form of the mythical character Donkey. For reference, a donkey in captivity can live to be 40 years old.
Perry, the Donkey Who Modeled For 'Shrek,' Has Died
Perry, one of the world’s most famous donkeys, has died at 30 years old. Born in New York City in 1994, Perry was best known ...
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