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Legendary Grand Floridian greeter Richard Gerth has passed away

Picture by: Chapman Photography

ORLANDO, Fla. – The adored greeter at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Richard Gerth, has sadly passed away. He was 92, wdwinfo reports.

The report says Richard Gerth started working at Walt Disney World in 1991, and greeted families for generations. 

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A Facebook fan page made for the greeter posted a photo to remember the amazing man. 

It is with great sadness that we can confirm the passing of our favorite greeter, Richard Gerth. At the time of passing...

Posted by Richard Gerth - Grand Floridian Greeter on Thursday, June 7, 2018

"At the time of passing he was resting very peacefully and surrounded by his family," the post says. 

Others remember Richard and thank him. 

It is with great sadness that we can confirm the passing of our favorite greeter, Richard Gerth. At the time of passing...

Posted by Richard Gerth - Grand Floridian Greeter on Thursday, June 7, 2018

It is with great sadness that we can confirm the passing of our favorite greeter, Richard Gerth. At the time of passing...

Posted by Richard Gerth - Grand Floridian Greeter on Thursday, June 7, 2018

It is with great sadness that we can confirm the passing of our favorite greeter, Richard Gerth. At the time of passing...

Posted by Richard Gerth - Grand Floridian Greeter on Thursday, June 7, 2018

It is with great sadness that we can confirm the passing of our favorite greeter, Richard Gerth. At the time of passing...

Posted by Richard Gerth - Grand Floridian Greeter on Thursday, June 7, 2018

It is with great sadness that we can confirm the passing of our favorite greeter, Richard Gerth. At the time of passing...

Posted by Richard Gerth - Grand Floridian Greeter on Thursday, June 7, 2018

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