Showing posts with label Arpad Miklos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arpad Miklos. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

RIP Arpad Miklos

Several media outlets are reporting today that Arpad Miklos, a gay porn superstar, has died. According to reports, he killed himself some time this past weekend. He was 45.

A reader said that Miklos, whose real name was Peter Kozma, lived on East Ninth Street between Avenue A and First Avenue.

There have been several tributes, including this one from former co-star Colby Keller via Big Shoe Diaries (link NSFW):

While I don't pretend to fully know the rationale behind his decision, I can say that I've struggled myself with depression and suicide. Like any physically-demanding, socially-vexed form of labor, sex work isn't easy work — not least because of the stigma and meager income. You give a lot of yourself for what can seem like very little in return. It can take its toll emotionally. The naked body is a vulnerable body after-all. We should remember to celebrate Arpad, the sexy man behind the scenes and in front of the camera who gave so much of himself for our desire, and not condemn a choice privately considered and personally significant enough to result in such extreme measures.

My thoughts go out to his family and friends. He'll be sorely missed.

Miklos previously worked as a chemist in his native Hungary.

There are also posts about Miklos at The Huffington Post ... Pitchfork ... and Joe. My. God.

[Image via Pitchfork]