Former ‘America’s Got Talent’ contestant Perry Kurtz has died after being involved in a hit-and-run accident in Los Angeles
Former Americas’ Got Talent contestant and stand-up comic Perry Kurtz has died after being involved in a hit-and-run crash. He was 73.
According to Fox 11, an 18-year-old suspect was arrested and booked on Friday, August 16, after investigators allege he struck and killed Kurtz. Us has reached out to the Los Angeles Police Department for comment. Kurtz, who is a Philadelphia native, started his career back in the early ‘70s when he performed in various comedy gigs all over the country. In the ‘80s, he served as a consistent headliner at famed New York City venue Dangerfield's — named after comedy star Rodney Dangerfield.
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