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.

(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.

A third user commented, "SWEET BABY, REST IN PEACE ... follows the adventures of a reclusive ogre, Shrek, and his talkative, comedic sidekick, Donkey. Voiced by Eddie Murphy, Donkey's charm ...

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 ...

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 ...

Along with the release date, it was confirmed that Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz will all be returning to their roles as Shrek, Donkey and Fiona. We'd expect other cast members ...

From this home, Perry would pose as a model for photos and sketches which would be used in Shrek's donkey character. In loving memory of the donkey... In loving memory of the donkey, the park ...