Overview

• L.J. Smith, author of 'The Vampire Diaries' and over 29 other novels, passed away on March 8, 2025, in Walnut Creek, California, at the age of 66.
• Smith's death was confirmed by her partner, Julie Divola, and her sister, Judy Clifford, who noted her decade-long battle with a rare autoimmune disease.
• Her works, including 'The Secret Circle' and 'Night World,' sold millions of copies worldwide and inspired popular TV adaptations on The CW network.
• Smith was dismissed from 'The Vampire Diaries' series in 2011 due to creative differences with Alloy Entertainment but used fan fiction to reclaim her characters and storylines.
• Before her passing, Smith completed three unpublished works, including two concluding books for the 'Night World' series and an adult novel titled 'Lullaby.'