There is extremely sad news to share with the Disney community this morning as word has been received of the passing of Richard Gerth, the famous greeter at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
It is with great sadness to announce that the man who has greeted guests with a smile for decades will no longer be standing at the door of the Grand Floridian.
Richard Gerth recently fell ill and was dealing with complications from pneumonia before being placed in hospice care earlier this week. It has been only a few days since that happened, but now, it is being reported that he lost his battle shortly after midnight.
There is a page on Facebook – Richard Gerth: Grand Floridian Greeter – which has been in contact with his family in the past and they are a great place to share your thoughts and condolences. Don’t forget to share your favorite memories about Richard Gerth as well.
All of us here at Doctor Disney send our heartfelt condolences and thoughts to his family. A truly iconic legend from the universe of Disney is gone and he will be missed.
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