Perry Kurtz death: Comedian and 'America’s Got Talent' participant dies at 73 in hit and run case

Perry Kurtz was a well known figure in the comedy scene of the United States, having already appeared in America's Got Talent in 2013. Kurtz was known for his witty replies and funny reactions, which has helped him rock the stage many times until last day, when he met with a fatal accident in major hit and run incident, and passed away. He was 73.

Perry Kurtz death: What exactly happened?

A neighborhood in LA's San Fernando Valley witnessed a shocking incident when an 18-year-old suspect hit Kurtz with his vehicle while the comedian was crossing the street. Kurtz was instantly announced dead following the incident while the vehicle had sped away, but reportedly nabbed by the police later on.

Meanwhile, local news outlets have reported that the collision occurred after 11pm, with TMZ being the first to report the incident on their platforms.

What did Kurtz appear for in America's Got Talent?

Perry Kurtz appeared as an entertainer in the ATG show in 2013, when Howard Stern, Heidi Klum and Mel B were the judges of the show in season 8, episode 6. However, he had instantly received three 'no's during his performance onstage but the entertainment he offered for a brief period, was something that stayed in the minds of ATG fans for years, and he became the epicenter of the comedy scene in US.

His 'I'm 62 years old, and I'm an ex male stripper' statement in the show was something of interesting that had astonished the judges, and the facial expressions of Howard Stern said it all.

Was there any foul play involved Perry Kurtz' death?

Although police are still investigating the scene as well as interrogating the suspect, no foul play suggestions have come up from the police authorities' end but it still cannot be ruled out altogether unless the authorities provide a detailed report on the incident.

FAQs:

Is Perry Kurtz no more?
Perry Kurtz, a 73-year-old comedian succumbed to a fatal hit and run incident after a suspect hit him while he was crossing the street.

Was Perry Kurtz murdered?
Perry Kurtz lost his life due to a hit and run incident in a neighborhood of LA's San Fernando Valley. The police are still investigating the incident.