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Donkey who served as a model for Eddie Murphy's Shrek character dies
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.
The Real-Life Eddie Murphy 'Shrek' Donkey Has Died
According to the New York Post and other sources, Pericles, also known as "Perry," has just passed away at the age of 30 in California. Perry was a Jerusalem miniature donkey, originally from the state of New York, but ended up at Barron Park in California.
Perry, The Original Donkey That Inspired Shrek, Has Died
Perry, the original donkey that served as the model for Eddie Murphy’s Donkey in the now classic Shrek movies, has died at the age of 30. Shrek first made its debut in the early 2000s, and 25 years later is now one of the biggest animated franchises of all time with sequels,
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, model for 'Shrek's' Donkey character, dies following health battles
Perry, a 30-year-old donkey, was euthanized after battling multiple health conditions, including pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction.
Perry the Donkey, Model for ‘Shrek,’ Dies at 30
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. Jenny Kiratli, lead handler at the Barron Park Donkey Project in Palo Alto,
Beloved Donkey Who Inspired 'Shrek' Character Sadly Passes Away at 30
Donkey was the wise-cracking yet thoughtful and kind sidekick of the 'Ogre' voiced by Mike Myers in the movies, and Murphy was nominated for a Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 2002 for Shrek. In an Instagram post shared two days ago Barron Park Donkeys sadly announced that Perry the miniature donkey,
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