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 ...

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.

Lisa Jane Smith – also known by her readers as L. J. Smith – has died at the age of 66 Author of The Vampire Diaries Lisa Jane Smith – best known as L. J. Smith – has died at the age of 66.