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A Comprehensive Guide to Every Offscreen Couple From ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Universe
The Vampire Diaries didn't just have countless couples on screen — many cast members found love with their costars or members of the extended franchise. After The Vampire Diaries debuted on The CW in ...
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L.J. Smith, whose ‘Vampire Diaries’ books inspired CW series, dies at 66
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 ...
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10 The Vampire Diaries Episodes That Are Flawless From Beginning to End
Adapted from L.J. Smith's young adult series, The Vampire Diaries takes a decidedly different tactic from its predecessor.
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L.J. Smith, ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Author, Dies at 66
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 ...
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10 Funniest Moments in The Vampire Diaries That Still Make Fans Laugh 8 Years Later
While The Vampire Diaries thrived on the love stories of Stefan, Elena, and Damon, it doesn't get enough credit for its ...
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‘Vampire Diaries’ Author L.J. Smith Dead at Age 66 Following ‘Long Bout With Illness’
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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‘Vampire Diaries’ and best-selling author L.J. Smith dies at age 66
The young-adult fiction genre lost a gem. Beloved author L.J. Smith, best known for The Vampire Diaries, has passed away at age 66. “Lisa Jane Smith of Danville, California passed away ...
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L. J. Smith dead: Author of ‘Vampire Diaries’ book series dies aged 66 after suffering rare disease as tributes pour in
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 ...
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LJ Smith dead: The Vampire Diaries author who inspired TV show dies after battle with rare disease
The author behind the Vampire Diaries books has died at the age of 66. LJ Smith is said to have died in hospital where she was being treated for a rare autoimmune disease, according to her family.
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Vampire Diaries author LJ Smith dies aged 66
Author Lisa Jane "LJ" Smith, whose young adult series "The Vampire Diaries" became one of the unexpected hits of its genre, has died at the age of 66 after a long illness. Smith, a Florida native ...
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L.J. Smith, Author of ‘Vampire Diaries’ Book Series, Dies at 66
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 ...
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LJ Smith death: Vampire Diaries author dies aged 66
That same year, Alloy Entertainment editor Elise Donner commissioned her to begin writingThe Vampire Diaries. The first three books in the series were published in 1991 by HarperCollins ...