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NY Post
New York Post
16 Aug 2024


NextImg:Perry Kurtz dead at 73, comedian killed in hit-and-run while crossing the street

Comedian Perry Kurtz has been killed in a hit-and-run accident. He was 73. 

Kurtz was crossing an intersection in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Tarzana around 11:30 PM Thursday night when he was struck by a car driven by a teen, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

He was pronounced dead by first responders from the Los Angeles Fire Department as soon as they arrived at the scene.

Comedian Perry Kurtz performs on Season 8 of “America’s Got Talent.” NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Kurtz’s identity was confirmed by the LA County Medical Examiner Friday morning.

The LAPD has since arrested and booked an 18-year-old male who they believe was responsible for the hit-and-run. He faces a charge of suspicion of felony hit-and-run causing death, per a press release.

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The Post confirmed Kurtz’s autopsy has been scheduled, according to online records for the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office.

Kurtz’s daughter, Zelda Velazquez, wrote on Facebook that her father was traveling between comedy gigs when he was killed, according to TMZ.

Kurtz was known to some for his Season 8 “America’s Got Talent” audition, receiving three nos after rapping about all of the judges.

The comedian performed a show in Los Angeles earlier this week. A video of his performance was posted to his official Facebook account on Thursday, just hours before he was killed.

Following his death, fans shared their grief in the comment section.

The Post has reached out to a representative for Kurtz.

This is a developing story …