Comedian Perry Kurtz dies at 73 in tragic hit-and-run accident

Perry Kurtz, a comedian from Los Angeles, known for his appearance in the eighth season of America's Got Talent And The Late Late Show with James Cordendied at the age of 73 in a tragic hit-and-run accident.

Accordingly The Hollywood ReporterKurtz died on Thursday, August 15, after being struck by a car in Tarzana around 11:20 p.m., Los Angeles police confirmed.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed the cause of death as blunt force trauma.

In addition to the officials, Kurtz's daughter Zelda Velazquez confirmed her father's death to The New York Times.

In addition, the LAPD has arrested 18-year-old Nathan Jaimes in connection with the hit-and-run incident.

In 2006, Kurtz auditioned for America's Got Talent, He performed a rap version to impress the jury at the time – Heidi Klum, Howard Stern and Mel B. Despite his efforts, he did not make it past this round.

About his AGT Kurtz also graced the stages of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno And The Late Late Show with James Corden in 2014 and 2018 respectively, according to IMDb.