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Seattle's Bill Nye the Science Guy was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday.

The former Boeing engineer and host of the popular 1990s TV show received the 2,821st star in the Television category.

Nye was joined by fellow Seattle native Joel McHale, among others, at the ceremony.

LOS ANGELES - Seattle's own Bill Nye the Science Guy now has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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The beloved television personality and science educator was honored during a ceremony in Los Angeles on Monday. He was joined by Seattle-native Joel McHale, Celtics star Jaylen Brown and comedian Ross Shafer.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: (L-R) Joel McHale, Jaylen Brown, Bill Nye and Ross Shafer pose as Bill Nye is honored with a star on the Hollywood W

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