Perry Kurtz, 73, Former ‘America’s Got Talent’ Actor, Killed in Hit-and-Run, Teen Arrested

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

An 18-year-old suspect was arrested Friday after the driver was involved in a hit-and-run crash on Aug. 15 around 11:20 p.m., the Los Angeles Police Department said in a news 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 crossing Ventura Boulevard east of Corbin Avenue,” the press release said.

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“The pedestrian was thrown east before colliding with the roadway. The Honda continued east without stopping, identifying itself or rendering aid as required by law.”

When first responders arrived, Kurtz was pronounced dead at the scene. Law enforcement located the driver who fled the scene at his home and noted that the suspect’s vehicle “was found abandoned not far from the scene of the collision.”

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Kurtz’s agent shared a statement with Fox News Digital regarding his death.

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

“Perry was not just a customer, he was my friend since 1987. He was a pillar of the Los Angeles comedy community for decades and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with his family.”

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Kurtz auditioned for season 8 of “America’s Got Talent.” He failed to advance to the next round after rapping about judges Heidi Klum, Howard Stern and Mel B. The comedian has also made appearances on “The Late Show with James Corden” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”

Earlier this week, the comedian performed in Los Angeles, and a video was shared on his Facebook account on Thursday, hours before his death. Fans paid tribute to Kurtz in the comments section following his tragic death.