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

Perry, a miniature donkey who lived in Palo Alto, California, was euthanized Thursday after suffering from a painful and debilitating hoof disease.

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.