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, 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.
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 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 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, Who Inspired Shrek’s Donkey Character, Dies at 30 Surrounded By His Donkey Friends
The miniature donkey served as the model for Eddie Murphy's character in the movie franchise. Perry, Who Inspired Shrek’s Donkey Character, Dies at 30 Surrounded By His Donkey Friends
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, The Real Life Inspiration For 'Shrek' Character Donkey, Dies At 30
Image via Instagram It's a sad day for fans of Shrek. Because everyone's favorite wisecracker Donkey is dead. Well, at least, the real-life inspiration is. Perry the miniature donkey has died at 30. Throughout its long life,
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.
Beloved donkey who was animation model for Shrek has died at the age of 30
Perry — the miniature donkey who was the animation model for the iconic character voiced by Eddie Murphy in the movie Shrek — has died.
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Perry, the Barron Park donkey, has died
Perry the donkey, who had a long and loving connection with Palo Alto residents and other members of his herd in the Barron ...
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 ...