Boy Meets World Producer David Kendall Dies, Cast Members Announce

David Kendall, the producer behind the 1990s television sitcom Boy Meets World, has died. His death was announced on May 2 via an Instagram post from the Pod Meets World podcast account, hosted by former cast members Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong and Will Friedle.

The post credited Kendall with helping develop the young creative voices of the podcast hosts during their time on the show. It stated that the three had remained in touch with him since the series ended in 2000. " — Pod Meets World Instagram post, May 2 The announcement described Kendall as a vital piece of their family and encouraged viewers to think of him when watching seasons 2 and 3, where he served as showrunner.

Kendall served as an executive producer on Boy Meets World. He also directed episodes of other sitcoms, including Hannah Montana, Victorious and Big Time Rush. The post noted that he directed, wrote and executive produced Boy Meets World while helping mold memorable sitcoms from Growing Pains to Hannah Montana.

A cause of death was not mentioned in the announcement. USA TODAY reached out to Kendall's management for comment, but no further details were provided in available reports. The cast members' statement emphasized their ongoing personal and professional connection to Kendall.