The inspiration for the Shrek character Donkey, Perry the donkey, has died (Picture: REX / Barron Park Donkeys) Perry the donkey, the inspiration for Eddie Murphy’s character in the film Shrek ...

Perry the donkey has now died at the age of 30 as a result of an illness. The four-legged friend was the model for the character of Donkey in the film Shrek.

Perry served as the model for Donkey in “Shrek,” with animators taking numerous photos and videos of the donkey to capture his behavior and appearance, helping to recreate the animated film ...