India, May 4 -- David Kendall, one of the key figures behind the scenes in the hugely popular 90s TV show, 'Boy Meets World' has passed away, the show's cast members announced on May 2, Saturday. It has sparked a massive outpouring of grief from the fans and other cast members of the show. He was 68.

Cast members Will Friedle (played Eric Mattew), Rider Strong (played Shawn Hunter), and Danielle Fishel (played Topanga Lawrence) host a podcast themed on the show, Pod Meets World. On May 2, the Instagram handle of the show shared an update saying that David Kendall, who was "instrumental" behind Boy Meets World show, has passed away.

"To say that David Kendall was instrumental in the creation of Boy Meets World would be an understatement,...