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As the world learns of the death of beloved KCET icon Huell Howser, endearing tributes and praise for the incomparable cultural figure have flooded social media platforms, online publications, and television. Huell's passing reverberates in the minds of all those who were enchanted by his charming and curious enthusiasm for spotlighting the diverse people and places of California. Coverage of Huell's life and reactions to his death may be found below:

L.A. Times
Huell Howser dies at 67; TV host profiled California people and places
Huell Howser: Fans mourn his death, share favorite videos
An Appreciation: Huell Howser, the great adventurer
The amazing Huell Howser: A traveler's appreciation
Huell Howser: On 'California's Gold,' he was the main attraction Huell Howser: Career in pictures
Letters: Huell Howser, a golden Californian Huell Howser: Fans remember their favorite episodes
Huell Howser's 'Gold' archives preserved by Chapman University Huell Howser 'superfan' compiles fan pages for tribute book
With laughter and tears, fans bid farewell to Huell Howser
Huell Howser memorial: Forever amazing Huell Howser died of prostate cancer, death certificate says

N.Y. Times
An Everyman in Search of the Extraordinary (That Is to Say, the Everyday)
Huell Howser, Folksy Public TV Host, Is Dead at 67

CNN
California public TV icon Huell Howser dead at 67

Huffington Post
RIP Huell Howser, California's True Gold Huell Howser Dead: Beloved California TV Broadcaster Dies At 67
Huell Howser's Space-Age Volcano House Now Belongs To Chapman University (PHOTOS)
The Ballad of Huell Howser Huell Howser 'Simpsons' Tribute: 'Friend Of The Simpsons And Friend Of California'
Huell Howser Memorial Service: 'Sunset Salute' Was A Tribute To 'A Great Californian'

NBC L.A.
California TV Personality Huell Howser Dead at Age 67

NPR
Huell Howser, A Favorite Public TV Personality, Dies At 67
Remembering Public Television's Huell Howser

E! Online
Huell Howser, Host of California's Gold, Dead at 67

Fox News
Huell Howser, host of public TV's 'California Gold,' dies at 67

L.A. Magazine
Remembering Huell Howser via Twitter Eating with Huell Howser: A Tribute
This is Amazing!

Warming Glow
R.I.P. Huell Howser, Host Of 'Caliornia's Gold'

Daily Kos
In remembrance of Huell Howser

The Hollywood Reporter
Huell Howser, Host of 'California's Gold,' Dies at 67

N.Y. Daily News
Huell Howser, popular California television host, dies at 67

KPCC
California TV legend Huell Howser has died; John Rabe remembers (video, map)Memorial for public TV icon Huell Howser to be held at Griffith Observatory next week
Photographer Bill Youngblood on Huell Howser's trip to Moscow

LA.COM
Folksy broadcaster Huell Howser showcased all that made California 'amazing'

Pasadena Weekly
Lunch with Huell: PBS host Huell Howser on life, death and an unscheduled visit with 'The Simpsons'
'Move with me:' A story subject recalls Huell Howser's only rule

Chapman University
Chapman University Remembers Huell Howser

ColorLines Magazine
Huell Howser Redefined Who Could Become a Californian

CityWatch
The Importance of Huell Howser

Yahoo! TV
Huell Howser, offbeat and beloved host of 'California's Gold,' has died

Santa Barbara Independent
Huell Howser: 1945-2013 Television Tourist; Lover of California; Charismatic Soul

The Desert Sun
Our Voice: Thanks, Huell Howser, it's been amazing
Valley Voice: Huell Howser's death a big loss for California
TV host Huell Howser spent final days at Palm Springs refuge
Hail to the Huell
James Cornett: Coachella Valley has lost a true pioneer and friend in HuellHowser

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Huell Howser charmed, amazed with his local stops Folksy broadcaster Huell Howser showcased all that made California 'amazing'

Redlands Daily Facts
Huell Howser was California's golden explorer

Hi-Desert Star
Morongo Basin mourns television personality Huell Howser

KCRW
Huell Howser: Guest DJ Project
RIP Huell Howser

San Francisco Chronicle
Huell Howser, TV show host dies, at 67

Daily Pilot
Commentary: Huell Howser passing is a loss for California

San Diego Union-Tribune
Huell Howser Had Golden Touch
Huell Howser Was One in a Million

San Luis Obispo Tribune
Goll-ly! Remembering Huell Howser's 'California's Gold' and his love of Central Coast

NBC Bay Area
Howser Didn't Want Memorial, Died of Cancer

The Bakersfield Californian
Huell Howser: Good as gold Herb Benham: Huell Howser made a big, friendly impression

L.A. Daily News
Folksy broadcaster Huell Howser showcased all that made California 'amazing'
Editorial: Goodbye to Huell Howser, California's No. 1 fan

The Rafu Shimpo: L.A. Japanese Daily News
'California's Gold' Host Howser Dies at 67

International Business Times
Huell Howser Dies: 'California's Gold' Host Dead At 67

Long Beach Post
Remembering When Huell Howser Was Among Us

San Jose Mercury News
Guest editorial: Farewell to Huell Howser, California's No. 1 fan

The Desert Trail
Community says goodbye to television icon

Glendale News-Press
Intersections: Huell Howser really was amazing, in more ways than one
The Crosby Chronicles: We've lost a piece of California gold

The Tennessean
Gallatin's Huell Howser, TV icon, dies at 67

Orange County Register
James Doti: Huell Howser's vault of 'Gold' Afternoon letters: Huell Howser became a California icon

Signal Tribune Newspaper
Celebrity host highlighted California's landmarks, was champion for LB Naval Station's preservation

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