ORLANDO, Fla. – Grand Floridian's favorite longtime greeter, Richard Gerth, has passed away, his Facebook fan page confirmed Thursday.
Gerth was 92 years old, according to published reports.
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
"Disney World has lost its greatest cast member," one woman wrote on Instagram.
If you do a quick search for Gerth's name on Instagram, among the other social media platforms, you'll find many results from fans who are now sharing their photos taken with Gerth from over the years.
Many loving comments were left on Gerth's Facebook fan page, as well.
"A true Disney icon has passed," another fan wrote. "My heart is heavy with this news. Walking into the Grand Floridian will never be the same."