Donkey that inspired Eddie Murphy's character in Shrek dies at the age of 30 - as handlers mourn the passing of 'an icon'

Daily Mail UK ^ | January 5, 2025 | Ed Holt

[Morgana]

I never knew he was a real donkey

[rlmorel]

I did not know Chelsea passed on.

[SaveFerris]

I never saw the movie but I think I still like the donkey better than any Leftist Hollywood actors / actresses.

It's likely that the donkey had more common sense.

[albie]

That or Hubble fathered 2 kids

[rlmorel]

"...That or Hubble fathered 2 kids..."

I don't know why, but it brought this to mind!

What exactly was Web Hubbell doing out there all those years in freedom?

[rlmorel]

I’m with you. I have no beef against that poor donkey.

[CatHerd]

Awww ... what a cute little ass! (Now, now, in the Biblical sense.)

Seriously, those little donkeys are so adorable. RIP to that dear sweet animal.

[GreenHornet]

First Jimmy Carter, now Perry the donkey,

[Menes]

Indeed. 🙁

It looked like a very lovable animal; furthermore, donkeys are often very smart. Mostly, they are much more intelligent than horses, their close relatives.

[Jambe]

Could anyone help me a little, I’ve been away from my keyboard a while.

Which one is Chelsea ?

TIA

[Morgana]

I was going to make a Chelsea joke but decided against it. Too early in the morning to be mean.

[FreedomPoster]

My favorite Shrek Donkey scene

Parfaits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfGePMcMejU

Everybody likes parfaits!

[SaveFerris]

There are few songs that I like remade into new

But I thought Smash Mouth did a good job with “I’m a Believer” for Shrek - that much I DO know about the movie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mYBSayCsH0

[freepertoo]

Secretariat also died of laminitis.

[OldHarbor]

Baby donkeys are cute .

Baby donkeys love to play!

[jocon307]

“I never saw the movie...”

You should watch it, it’s a very cute, clever movie. And yes, the donkey is hilarious.

[CatHerd]

Hey, you’re right! I somehow didn’t know it was Smash Mouth. Fun video! Thanks.

[aspasia]

I know a college age boy, who is fit to say as much. He’s a mute fish when it comes to speaking wisdom.

[lee martell]

In the rare moment I think of Donkeys at all, I sometimes confuse them with Mules. I think one of those is a sterile hybrid, and cannot reproduce. Similar to a Dolphin and a Porpoise. Aren’t they the same thing? ///

[Rastus]

Secretariat also died of laminitis.

Oh, I read that as laryngitis. I figured he was a little hoarse.