Donkey that inspired beloved Shrek character dies aged 30
Perry the donkey, the inspiration for Eddie Murphy ’s character in the film Shrek, has died at the age of 30. The sweet-faced pachyderm was a miniature donkey born in 1994. He resided in Palo Alto, California, from the age of three, likely unaware that his likeness was used to inspire a beloved animated character in a hit franchise.