‘Boy Meets World’ Cast Mourns Beloved Family Member: ‘Devastated’
By Michelle Stein
Published on May 3, 2026.
The cast of Boy Meets World has mourned the death of David Kendall, a writer, director, and executive producer for the show. The Pod Meet World podcast, hosted by Will Friedle (Eric Mattew), Rider Strong (Shawn Hunter), and Danielle Fishel (Topanga Lawrence), shared the news on Instagram in an emotional tribute. Kendall was instrumental in the creation of the show and helped mold some of TV's most memorable sitcoms, including Growing Pains and Hannah Montana. He also worked with celebrities like Zendaya, Austin Butler, Miley Cyrus, and the Jonas Brothers. The cast members expressed their devastation and shared their love for Kendall.
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