Comedian Perry Kurtz Dies in Hit-and-Run

Perry Kurtz, a beloved comedian known for his appearances on 'America's Got Talent' and 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno', tragically died at the age of 73 in a hit-and-run accident in Tarzana, Los Angeles. The incident occurred around 11:20 pm when Kurtz was crossing Ventura Boulevard and was struck by a gray Honda Civic, which fled the scene. Authorities have arrested 18-year-old Naithon James on suspicion of felony hit-and-run causing death following reports of a vehicle matching the description parked nearby. Kurtz's daughter confirmed his passing, expressing grief on social media, and his manager described him as a staple of the Los Angeles comedy community. Perry Kurtz had a long career, performing in various prestigious comedy venues and was a close friend of Robin Williams. He had been looking forward to future comedy gigs and planned to audition for AGT again prior to his untimely death.