L.J. Smith, the writer of “The Vampire Diaries” books that were adapted into a television series on The CW, died March 8 at the age of 66. Smith’s partner, Julie Divola, and sister, Judy ...

Author L.J. Smith, who created the “Vampire Diaries” book series that inspired the CW drama of the same name and contributed to pop culture’s obsession with vampires, has died. Smith died ...

She wrote seven books in a series that went on to be a hit TV show. After she was replaced by ghostwriters, she reclaimed her characters online in fan fiction. By Jeré Longman L.J. Smith, an ...

Author L.J. Smith has died at age 66. “Lisa Jane Smith of Danville, California passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025, after a long bout with illness,” an obituary on the writer’s ...

L.J. Smith, the author behind the beloved Vampire Diaries series, has died at 66 after battling a rare autoimmune disease for a decade. Smith’s March 8 death was confirmed by her partner, Julie Divola ...

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LJ Smith, author of the bestselling series The Vampire Diaries, has died aged just 66. Her death, which occurred on March 8th, died in hospital in Danville, California, her family has confirmed.

LJ Smith, the author behind the beloved and best-selling The Vampire Diaries series, has died. She was 66. The writer had been battling a rare autoimmune disease for a decade. Her death on March 8 was ...

LJ Smith, the author behind the beloved and best-selling The Vampire Diaries series, has died. She was 66. The writer had been battling a rare autoimmune disease for a decade. Her death on March 8 ...