August 16th 2024.
Perry Kurtz, a beloved performer and comedian, has passed away at the age of 73. He was known for his appearances on season 8 of America's Got Talent, as well as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Unfortunately, he was involved in a tragic hit-and-run accident in the Los Angeles neighbourhood of Tarzana on Thursday night.
The accident occurred around 11:20pm, when Kurtz was struck by a grey Honda Civic. Emergency services arrived at the scene, but were unable to save him and he was pronounced dead. Law enforcement officials have confirmed that a suspect has been arrested on charges of felony hit-and-run causing death. The suspect, 18-year-old Naithon James, was apprehended after a witness noticed his car parked strangely with a broken windshield and notified the police.
Kurtz's daughter announced his passing on social media, and many of his friends and colleagues have paid tribute to him. Comedian Patrick Ford shared his sadness on Facebook, recalling memories of their friendship and Kurtz's determination to succeed in the comedy world. He also mentioned how he was present at The Comedy Store party when Kurtz was named a "paid regular" and his name was added to the wall, a milestone achievement for any comedian.
Kurtz had a long and successful career in comedy, starting off in his hometown of Philadelphia where he entertained others with puppet shows. He then went on to perform at various comedy clubs all over the country, eventually making a name for himself in the 1980s when he moved to LA and became a regular headliner at Dangerfield's, a popular comedy club in New York City.
Throughout his career, Kurtz formed friendships with many famous comedians, including the late Robin Williams. Unfortunately, he didn't have much success on America's Got Talent in 2006, where he auditioned by rapping about the judges. Despite the buzzers and no votes from Howard Stern, Heidi Klum, and Mel B, he remained a dedicated and passionate comedian until the end.
In his personal life, Kurtz met his wife online and they fell in love instantly when they met in person. They were married for 20 years and had four children together, with their youngest, Bella, following in her father's footsteps and pursuing a career in stand-up comedy.
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