Showtime’s Co-Head of Content Acquisitions Gary Garfinkel Dies at 55

Gary Garfinkel, co-head of content acquisitions at Showtime Networks, has died at the age of 55.

The executive passed away of an illness at his home surrounded by family, the company said in a statement on Friday.

“Gary was one of the most warm and welcoming people I’ve known, and was beloved by everyone who worked with him at Showtime over the past 25 years,” Showtime president and CEO David Nevins said in a statement.

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Along with Kent Sevener, Garfinkel was responsible for the acquisition of feature films, documentaries, stand-up comedy, specials and music programs for all of Showtime Networks’ services.