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Lisa Jane Smith, author of Vampire Diaries, dies aged 66


She died after a 'long bout' of illness.

The tribute on the author’s website read: ‘Lisa was a kind and gentle soul, whose brilliance, creativity, resilience and empathy, illuminated the lives of her family, friends and fans alike. Set in the fictional town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, the story soon unearths a whole supernatural world simmering beneath the surface of normal life. If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.

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