As Perry’s health declined, fans rallied behind ... a miniature donkey whose handlers said he was used by DreamWorks animators as a model for the chatty “Shrek” character named Donkey ...

Perry led to the creation of Shrek's funny sidekick, who together won the hearts of fans for their cuteness and walking style. However, the animated donkey character never carried Perry's name.

Perry, the donkey who inspired Eddie Murphy's character in the Shrek films, has died at the ... thanks for giving me such an amazing childhood,” said a fan. "Sweet Perry, I wish you could ...