After the wife of ‘Shrek’s’ supervising animator spotted Perry, a team of animators — with permission — visited Palo Alto’s Bol Park in 1999 to gather reference footage (Note: Bol Park ...

Perry, the donkey who inspired Eddie Murphy’s iconic character in the Shrek films, passed away at 30. Fans mourned the loss, sharing heartfelt condolences for the cherished animal.

The Barron Park Donkey Project in the San Francisco Bay Area says Perry was euthanized on Jan. 2 after his health worsened. Perry was well known at the park for his link to the 2001 “Shrek” movie.

The Barron Park Donkey Project in the San Francisco Bay Area says Perry was euthanized on Jan. 2 after his health worsened. Perry was well known at the park for his link to the 2001 “Shrek” movie.