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Perry the donkey, known as model for Donkey character in 'Shrek,' dies at 30 in California

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A donkey sanctuary in the San Francisco Bay Area is mourning the loss of Perry, popularly known for serving as the model for Eddie Murphy's character Donkey in the "Shrek" animated movie.
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Donkey’s return? Eddie Murphy just teased something big

The entertainment world received exciting news as Eddie Murphy confirmed that his iconic Shrek character, Donkey, will headline his own feature film scheduled for release in 2028. The announcement comes as Murphy continues voiceover work for the highly ...
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The Best Animated Comedy Ever Made Is a Streaming Hit Again Ahead of Fifth Movie

The beginning of 2026 also means the beginning of the 25th anniversary of one of the greatest and most influential animated comedies to ever grace the big screen — Shrek. In 2001, DreamWorks made a statement with the release of the first installment of ...
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Perry, the Donkey Who Inspired Donkey in Shrek, Dies at 30

Perry, the beloved donkey who served as the real-life inspiration for Eddie Murphy’s animated character Donkey in the 2001 blockbuster Shrek, has died at the age of 30. His passing was confirmed by Jenny Kiratli, lead handler of the Barron Park Donkey ...
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$10,000 to care for the aging ‘Shrek’ donkey and friends? One Palo Alto council member says neigh

Whoo, look at that — the Barron Park Donkeys of Palo Alto are about to come into a bit of government money. The mayor and the City Council of the Northern California city decided last week to contribute a $10,000 matching grant to the group that cares ...