The literary community is mourning the loss of L.J. Smith, the celebrated author behind The Vampire Diaries and The Secret Circle series, who passed away on March 8 at the age of 66.

Author L.J. Smith, who created the 'Vampire Diaries' otherwordly book series that inspired the CW drama of the same name, ...

AUTHOR L. J. Smith whose novels inspired the hit TV show The Vampire Diaries has tragically died aged 66. Ms Smith died in hospital where she was being treated for a rare autoimmune disease ...

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 in a picture modeled after her and a scene from the iconic show "The Vampire Diaries". (L.J Smith Official Website/www.theljsmith.com) L.J. Smith, the beloved author of The Vampire ...

By Jeré Longman L.J. Smith, an author of young adult novels best known for “The Vampire Diaries” series, which became a hit television drama, and for repossessing her characters by writing ...

L.J Smith is best known for her book series “The Vampire Diaries” which was turned into a television show and became a hit. She passed away at age 66 after experiencing the effects of a rare ...

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 March 8 ...

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 ...