Perry, the beloved real-life stand-in for the donkey on “Shrek” voiced by Eddie Murphy, has died. He was 30. 


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-06 14:08:26">January 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM EST</time>

Perry, the beloved real-life stand-in for the donkey on “Shrek” voiced by Eddie Murphy, has died. He was 30.{ai:summary}<p>Perry, the real-life donkey who served as the stand-in for Eddie Murphy's character in "Shrek," has passed away at the age of 30. His contributions to the film and his endearing presence have made him a beloved figure among fans. </p><p>#culture</p>

Perry, real-life inspiration for Donkey character in ‘Shrek,’ dies at age 30

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