Overview
- Pod Meets World hosts Will Friedle, Rider Strong and Danielle Fishel announced his death on Instagram on Saturday, calling him central to the show.
- No cause of death has been made public, and several outlets report they have requested further details.
- Kendall served as executive producer from Season 2 through the 2000 finale and co-led Seasons 2 and 3 as showrunner.
- He also wrote and directed episodes, including 13 he directed between 1995 and 1999.
- Colleagues and relatives praised his mentorship and broad influence across teen and family TV, citing work on Growing Pains and Hannah Montana and early guidance for stars like Zendaya, Austin Butler, Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers.