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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 ...

L.J. Smith, the acclaimed author best known for creating 'The Vampire Diaries' series, passed away at the age of 66 on March 8, 2025, after a prolonged illness. Her contributions to young adult ...

The author of a much-loved vampire novel series that was adapted for screens has died aged 66, with fans expressing their love and grief online. L.J Smith, author of The Vampire Diaries, has died aged ...

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 ...

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In it, Pater described her as one of the undead: She is older than the rocks on which she sits; like the vampire, she has been dead many times and learned the secrets of the grave “Lady Lisa ...