Motion model for Eddie Murphy's Donkey in Shrek Dies at 30 "It is with great sadness that we share the death of the incomparable Perry," they wrote in a statement. "We are heartbr

Donkey was the wise-cracking yet thoughtful and kind sidekick of the 'Ogre' voiced by Mike Myers in the movies, and Murphy was nominated for a Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 2002 for Shrek. In an Instagram post shared two days ago Barron Park Donkeys sadly announced that Perry the miniature donkey,

Perry, the donkey who served as a live-action model for the character Eddie Murphy voices in the 'Shrek' franchise, has died at 30 after a protracted battle with laminitis, a hoof disease.