PALO ALTO, Calif. (KGO) — A famous Palo Alto donkey who inspired the movie character “Donkey” in “Shrek” has died.
Perry was 30 years old.
In an Instagram post, BPDonkeys wrote Friday: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved Barron Park donkey, Perry, passed away yesterday at the age of 30. He was a beloved member of our community and we know that many people will be touched by his death, memorial plans will be announced soon.
This is an Instagram screenshot from BPDonkeys of Perry, the real-life donkey who inspired the iconic “Shrek” character, who died at the age of 30.
BPDonkeys/Instagram
Perry resided at Cornelis Bol Park and served as a support animal.
Paying for his and other donkeys’ care has slowly become a controversial issue over time.
MORE: KNOW AND SAY: Palo Alto wants to help its beloved donkeys
The city faced a budget deficit last year.
A city councilman balked at paying tens of thousands of dollars.
A memorial service will be held in Perry’s honor at a later date.
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