(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.

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- A famous donkey from California that helped inspire the movie character "Donkey" in "Shrek" has died. Perry was 30 years old. In an Instagram post, BPDonkeys, wrote on Friday ...

Perry, the miniature donkey who served as the model for the character Donkey in Shrek, has passed away at the age of 30. According to Palo Alto Online, Perry was euthanized at his home at Bol Park ...

Perry, the miniature donkey believed to be the inspiration for the iconic Donkey character in the Shrek films, has passed away at the age of 30. Perry, whose full name was Pericles, was born in ...

The real-life model of a beloved character in the original "Shrek" film has died. Perry, the donkey who served as the model for the donkey character voiced by Eddie Murphy in the famed animated film, ...

It's a sad day in the animal acting world. Perry, the donkey who served as a model for Donkey, the character voiced by Eddie Murphy in the Shrek films, has died. He was 30. Perry's death was ...

A real-life donkey who served as the animation model for the character Donkey in the “Shrek” franchise died on Thursday at the age of 30 at his home in California. Pericles, affectionately ...

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, ...