‘America’s Got Talent’ alum Perry Kurtz, 73, killed in hit-and-run, teenager arrested

‘America’s Got Talent’ alum Perry Kurtz, 73, killed in hit-and-run, teenager arrested

“America’s Got Talent” alum and comedian Perry Kurtz was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash on Thursday, police said. Kurtz was 73.

An 18-year-old suspect was arrested on Friday after the driver was involved in a hit-and-run traffic collision on August 15 around 11:20 p.m., the Los Angeles Police Department announced in a press release. The suspect was identified 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 release read.

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“Golden Artists Entertainment and myself are personally devastated by this news,” Kurtz’s rep, Dante Rusciolelli said.

“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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“Golden Artists Entertainment and myself are personally devastated by this news,” Kurtz’s rep, Dante Rusciolelli said.

“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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“Golden Artists Entertainment and myself are personally devastated by this news,” Kurtz’s rep, Dante Rusciolelli said.

“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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