Perry, whose name was short for Pericles, was a "very special animal" who was funny, feisty and social ... as the model of the character Donkey in 2001's "Shrek." Perry did not inspire Donkey ...

By Sara Ruberg Perry, a miniature donkey whose handlers said he was used by DreamWorks animators as a model for the chatty “Shrek” character named Donkey, died last week at the age of 30.

“We started doing Shrek 4 or [Shrek] 5 months ago ... I mean, I love Puss in Boots, but he ain't funny as the Donkey." ...

One of the most beloved animal characters of all time is that of ‘Donkey’ of the Shrek franchise, voiced by comedian Eddie Murphy. People Magazine has the sweetest exclusive with Perry’s handler, ...

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 ...

Perry, the miniature donkey whose playful spirit inspired Shrek’s iconic Donkey, has passed away at 30; here's what devastated fans have to say In an unexpected twist of fate, Perry, the ...

(MENAFN) Perry, the real-life donkey who inspired the animated character Donkey in the 2001 film Shrek, has passed away at the age of 30 due to complications from laminitis, an incurable hoof disease.

Perry — the miniature donkey who was the animation model for the iconic character voiced by Eddie Murphy in the movie Shrek — has died.

Known as the inspiration for the character Donkey, voiced by comedy legend Eddie Murphy in the 2001 animated classic “Shrek,” Perry was a beloved staple in the Palo Alto community, remembered ...