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LJ Smith dead: The Vampire Diaries author who inspired TV show dies after battle with rare disease
As well as the popular series, Smith was the author of over two dozen books, including the Night World series. She had three more unpublished works completed before she died. Debut YA novel The ...
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L.J. Smith, Author of ‘Vampire Diaries’ Book Series, Dies at 66
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 ...