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Boy Meets World Cast Announces Death of David Kendall

The veteran writer helped define the show's voice during its early seasons.

Overview

  • The Pod Meets World hosts shared the news Saturday, May 2, in an Instagram tribute, and no cause of death was disclosed.
  • David Kendall was a writer, director, and executive producer on Boy Meets World and served as showrunner for seasons two and three.
  • The cast called him instrumental to the series and said he nurtured their creative voices as young actors over a decades‑long mentorship.
  • His work stretched beyond one show, with credits on Growing Pains and Hannah Montana and collaborations with rising talents like Zendaya, Austin Butler, Miley Cyrus, and the Jonas Brothers.
  • Fans responded to the tribute with condolences and memories, reflecting how the podcast brought Kendall’s behind‑the‑scenes role to a wider audience.