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. Jenny Kiratli, lead handler at the Barron Park Donkey Project in Palo Alto,

Known as the inspiration for Donkey in the 2001 animated classic Shrek, Perry was a beloved staple in the Palo Alto community

Perry, the donkey who inspired Eddie Murphy's character in the movie Shrek, passed away at the age of 30, leaving fans heartbroken.