The author of The Vampire Diaries novels, L.J. Smith, is dead at the age of 66. Her books inspired the hit CW show, starring Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley and more. Full Story: eonline.com/news/1415348/l-j-smith-vampire-diaries-author-dead-at-66 #enews #LJSmith #vampirediaries About: The E! News team brings you the latest breaking entertainment, fashion and Pop Culture news. Featuring exclusive segments, celebrity highlights, trend reports and more, the E! News channel is the only destination Pop Culture fans need to stay in the know. Subscribe here: bit.ly/enewssub Connect: For More News - eonline.us/3MASskW E! News App - eonline.onelink.me/yMtl/4ead5017 Shopping - eonline.com/news/shop Facebook - facebook.com/enews Instagram - instagram.com/enews X - x.com/enews TikTok - tiktok.com/@enews