“America’s Got Talent” alum and comic Perry Kurtz was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash on Thursday, police mentioned. Kurtz was 73.
An 18-year-old suspect was arrested on Friday after the driving force was concerned in a hit-and-run visitors collision on August 15 round 11:20 p.m., the Los Angeles Police Division introduced in a press launch. The suspect was recognized as Nathon Jaimes, a resident of Reseda.
“A gray Honda Civic was traveling eastbound on Ventura Boulevard when it struck and killed a pedestrian who was walking across Ventura Boulevard east of Corbin Avenue,” the press launch learn.
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Comic Perry Kurtz auditioned on season 8 of “America’s Got Talent.” (Getty Pictures)
“The pedestrian was thrown into an easterly direction before colliding with the roadway. The Honda continued eastbound failing to stop, identify self, or render aid as required by law.”
“America’s Got Talent” alum and comic Perry Kurtz was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash, police mentioned. Kurtz was 73. (Getty Pictures)
When first responders arrived, Kurtz was declared lifeless on the scene. Regulation enforcement situated the hit-and-run driver at his residence and famous the suspect’s car “was located abandoned not far from the scene of the collision.”
Kurtz’s agent shared a press release with Fox Information Digital relating to his loss of life.
Perry Kurtz’s agent shared a press release with Fox Information Digital relating to his loss of life. (Getty Pictures)
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“Golden Artists Entertainment and myself are personally devastated by this news,” Kurtz’s rep, Dante Rusciolelli mentioned.
“Perry was not only a client, he’s been my friend since 1987. He has been a staple in the Los Angeles comedy community for decades and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with his family”.
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Kurtz rapped about “America’s Got Talent” season 8 judges throughout his audition. (Getty Pictures)
Kurtz auditioned on season 8 of “America’s Got Talent.” He didn’t transfer on to the following spherical after rapping about judges Heidi Klum, Howard Stern and Mel B. The comic moreover had appearances on “The Late Show with James Corden” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
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Earlier this week, the comic carried out a present in Los Angeles, as a video was shared on his Fb account on Thursday, hours earlier than his loss of life. Followers paid tribute to Kurtz within the feedback part following his tragic loss of life.
