Perry, the thirty-year-old donkey who inspired the creators of the animated film Shrek, has died. “We will miss you Perry. You were a special donkey,” the facility where the animal lived said on social media.
Perry’s death was announced by Barron Park Donkeys, a California center that cares for donkeys. “We are saddened to announce that our beloved donkey Perry of Barron Park passed away yesterday at the age of 30. He was a much-loved member of our community and we know his passing will affect many,” a post said. . posted on Instagram last week.
“Young and Brave” Perry was sent to a center in California in 1997 – we learn from the rest of the entry. Over the next 27 years, he won the “hearts” of the local community, including with his “charming, gentle nature” and “his contribution to the movie Shrek as a role model for the Donkey character”. explained. “We will miss you Perry. You were a special donkey. We were lucky to know you and we will never forget you,” read the end of the post.
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Everyone is a movie star
Mike Holland, one of the 30 volunteers who cared for Perry, talked about the animal’s relationship with the cult production in an interview for CBS News Bay Area in 2024. One of the animators who worked on the movie “Shrek” lived near the center where he lived. The man brought a camera crew to the scene to analyze the animal’s behavior. – In 1999 (Perry – ed.) he reinvented himself as a movie star – said Holland. – When you look at Donkey in “Shrek”, you see the year 1999, – he added.
The story “Shrek” was released in theaters in 2001 and became an instant hit. Only the first part of the adventures of the ogre and his friend earned 484.4 million dollars. The film, which won an Oscar for best animated film, has so far had three sequels.
Shrek, Fiona and Donkey in the movie “Shrek 2”. WBD press releases
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Barron Park Donkeys, CBS News
Main photo source: Barron Park Donkeys/Instagram, mat. WBD press releases
