Posted on 01/06/2025 4:16:06 AM PST by Morgana
The donkey that inspired Eddie Murphy's iconic character in Shrek has died at the age of 30.
Perry, a miniature donkey, had been a star attraction at Bol Park in Palo Alto - in northwestern California - for almost 30 years before he was sadly euthanised on Thursday.
The beloved barnyard animal had been suffering from laminitis - a painful hoof disease which caused excruciating pain. He also had a disorder in his left hind leg which made it hard for Perry to stand.
His handlers tried multiple methods to ease his pain before it became apparent his condition was not improving.
Jenny Kiratli, the donkey's handler, told Palo Alto Online that outside of his hometown Perry has an unlikely connection to one of Hollywood's most famous movie franchises - Shrek.
One of the animators reportedly lived near Bol Park and was told by his wife to go and observe the donkeys in their enclosure to help bring Eddie Murphy's character to life.
The same man then returned with a group of fellow animators who spent hours with Perry.
The Sun reported that Perry's influence on Donkey is clear with Ms Kiralti claiming the pair shared many of the same mannerisms.
Despite his apparent key role in creating one of the world's most famous animated characters, Perry reportedly received just $74 for the film - which also won the first ever Oscar for Best Animated Feature .
Ms Kiratli described his death as 'the end of the era' and 'the loss of an icon'.
She said: In Perry's last weeks, handlers spent many hours at the pasture with him, petting him, cradling him, singing to him, and telling him that he was and always will be loved.
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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?
I’m with you. I have no beef against that poor donkey.
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.
First Jimmy Carter, now Perry the donkey,
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.
Could anyone help me a little, I’ve been away from my keyboard a while.
Which one is Chelsea ?
TIA
I was going to make a Chelsea joke but decided against it. Too early in the morning to be mean.
My favorite Shrek Donkey scene
Parfaits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfGePMcMejU
Everybody likes parfaits!
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
Secretariat also died of laminitis.
“I never saw the movie...”
You should watch it, it’s a very cute, clever movie. And yes, the donkey is hilarious.
Hey, you’re right! I somehow didn’t know it was Smash Mouth. Fun video! Thanks.
I know a college age boy, who is fit to say as much. He’s a mute fish when it comes to speaking wisdom.
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? ///
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