Perhaps most famously, Perry was known for his role in inspiring the animation of the character Donkey in DreamWorks’ “Shrek.” But the animal was beloved by his handlers, visitors and fellow ...

Universal Pictures has delayed Shrek 5 by a few months to December 23, 2026 while putting Despicable 3 spin-off Minions 3 in its original slot. As reported by Variety, Minions 3 will therefore now ...

Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz all set to reprise their respective roles as Shrek, Donkey and Fiona. Shrek franchise veterans Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon will be at the movie's helm. Dorhn ...

Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz to voice Shrek, Donkey and Fiona. Beginning with 2001’s “Shrek” (which won the first Oscar for best animated feature), the four “Shrek” films have earned ...

The beloved Palo Alto, Calif., creature — who was the model for Donkey, the iconic character voiced by Eddie Murphy in the animated film Shrek — has died at the ripe old age of 30. Kiratli ...

Perry, the beloved donkey who inspired Eddie Murphy’s iconic character in the Shrek films, has passed away at the age of 30. Perry lived at Barron Park in Palo Alto, California, and his death ...

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 ...

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.

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 an ...

The donkey was part of the Barron Park in Palo Alto, California. From this home, Perry would pose as a model for photos and sketches which would be used in Shrek's donkey character. In loving ...

Perry, the donkey who inspired Eddie Murphy's character in the Shrek films, has died at the age of 30. Perry resided at the Barron Park in Palo Alto, California. His memorial plans will be ...