Motion model for Eddie Murphy's Donkey in Shrek Dies at 30 "It is with great sadness that we share the death of the incomparable Perry," they wrote in a statement. "We are heartbr

Perry, the donkey who served as a live-action model for the character Eddie Murphy voices in the 'Shrek' franchise, has died at 30 after a protracted battle with laminitis, a hoof disease.

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, a miniature donkey who lived in Palo Alto, California, was euthanized Thursday after suffering from a painful and debilitating hoof disease.

The donkey that inspired Eddie Murphy's iconic character in the Shrek movies - and was even paid £60 for his contribution - has died aged 30. The animal named Perry was a miniature donkey born in 1994.

Donkey may not have made waffles in the morning — that last part in Eddie Murphy’s voice — without the help of Perry the Donkey. According to a report from the New York Times, Perry the Donkey, who served as the reference for the Eddie Murphy-voiced character in ‘Shrek,

A REAL-life donkey that inspired Eddie Murphy’s character in Shrek has died aged 30. Born in New York in 1994, Perry rose to fame after animators modelled the Donkey character in the

Known as the inspiration for Donkey in the 2001 animated classic Shrek, Perry was a beloved staple in the Palo Alto community