By Jeré Longman L.J. Smith, an author of young adult novels best known for “The Vampire ... in literary history.” Ms. Smith produced more than two dozen published books, with three more ...

Her partner, Julie Divola, confirmed her passing to The New York Times, stating that Smith died in a hospital after dealing with long-term symptoms of a rare ... the Vampire. The first book ...

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.