Gary Garfinkel, Co-Head, Content Acquisitions at Showtime Networks, has died. Garfinkel passed away from an illness early Friday morning at his home surrounded by his family, Showtime said in a statement. He was 55. "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," said David Nevins, President and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc.