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 Clifford, ...

Author L.J. Smith, who created ... resident, died “after enduring the cascading effects of a rare autoimmune disease for a decade.” She was 66. “Lisa was a kind and gentle soul, whose ...

LJ Smith, the author whose bestselling Vampire Diaries novels were adapted into a hit TV show, has died aged 66. The New York Times reports that the bestselling author died on March 8 in Walnut ...

L.J. Smith, beloved author of The Vampire Diaries, passed away at 66. Her work defined young adult fantasy, inspiring a hit TV series. She remained dedicated to writing despite illness.

Author L.J. Smith, who created ... resident, died "after enduring the cascading effects of a rare autoimmune disease for a decade." She was 66. "Lisa was a kind and gentle soul, whose brilliance ...

By Jeré Longman L.J. Smith, an author of young adult ... was fired and replaced by a ghostwriter, died on March 8 in Walnut Creek, Calif. She was 66. Her partner, Julie Divola, and her sister ...

Maeve Bidonde, Staff Writer L.J Smith is best known for her book series “The Vampire Diaries” which was turned into a ...

Over the course of her career, Smith wrote more than 29 books and crafted a number of successful series, including Vampire Diaries and Night World. Smith also wrote several trilogies, including ...

L.J. Smith, the author of The Vampire Diaries novels, died at 66 on March 8 in Walnut Creek, Calif. Her partner, Julie Divola, told The New York Times that Smith died in a hospital after ...