Perry, the donkey that served as the model for “Donkey," a character in the “Shrek” movies, has died. He was 30.

Perry, a 30-year-old donkey, was euthanized after battling multiple health conditions, including pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction.

PALO ALTO, Calif. (KGO) -- A famous donkey from Palo Alto that helped inspire the movie character "Donkey" in "Shrek" has died. Perry was 30 years old.