Shrek the sheep dies

Shrek the sheep has passed away, but he will never be forgotten in his native New Zealand where sheep outnumber people 10 to 1. Shrek won the hearts of a nation after he escaped into the highlands and evaded capture for six years, growing an amazingly thick coat.

The New Zealanders showcased the celebrity shearing of Shrek and a hero was born. A book written about the famous sheep raised enough cash to stop a school from closing. It’s said that upon touring the country, he could raise up to R85 000 in appearance money.

RIP Shrek!