The author of the books called The Vampire Diaries passed away at the age of 66. According to her family, LJ Smith is alleged to have passed away while she was receiving treatment for a rare autoimmune condition in a hospital. She passed away on March 8 in Danville, California.
She is said to have had the illness for more than ten years. The popular TV show of the same name was inspired by her books. Smith is the author of over a dozen books, including the Night World series, as well as the well-known series. Before passing away, she had finished three more unpublished pieces.
The sequel Heart of Valor followed the debut YA book The Night of the Solstice in 1987.
The Vampire Diaries TV series (Daily Record) was inspired by LJ Smith’s books.
The first three chapters of The Vampire Diaries were written by her in 1991. A popular high school girl and two vampire brothers were the subjects of the romance triangle.
After receiving positive feedback and popularity, the author was asked to write an additional trilogy. Later, they were used to adapt the stories for the CW Network.
By 2014, the New York Times reported that the Vampire Diaries book series had sold more than five million copies.
Lisa was a kind and gentle soul, whose brilliance, creativity, resilience, and empathy touched the lives of her fans, friends, and family, according to a tribute posted on the author’s website.
She will be admired for her creative spirit, pioneering work in supernatural fiction, and her generosity, both on and off the page.
Fans shared condolence messages on social media following the news of LJ Smith’s passing, thank you so much for making The Vampire Diaries!
Following LJ Smith’s passing, LJ Smith’s fans exchanged condolence messages.
Another person said, “I will never recover from this news #ljsmith I’m never going to see that last Night World book,” while another added, “RIP LJ Smith.” My entire middle school experience was a trip to your worlds.
Every single book in your series occupies an entire shelf. I’ve heard that one of the authors raised me. I appreciate you supporting my early years.
Author LJ Smith passed away at the age of 66, according to a fourth fan. One of the causes of my paranormal fiction addiction was due to her. As a teenager, I was addicted to her The Forbidden Game series. The paranormal YA book series’ queen has passed away.
Julie Divola, Smith’s long-time friend, her sister, nieces, and nephews are all present.
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Donald Trump downplays the leak of sensitive military information.
How many people describe the Trump administration’s handling of a leak of highly sensitive information as “damage control.”
An online group chat that has gone viral included eighteen senior officials, including the CIA director, the defense secretary, the vice president, and the director of the intelligence service.
Before they happened, an American journalist was also present during that conversation and was informed of US plans to attack Houthi positions in Yemen.
The handling of top-secret information and military intelligence is being questioned by the breach.
Will there also be consequences beyond Washington?
And how will long-time allies in Europe react when criticized in the discussion?
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James Bays
Guests:
Former CIA agent and national security expert in the US Glenn Carle
Jamie Gaskarth, Professor of Foreign Policy and International Relations at Open University.
After 19 years of being on television, Dancing On Ice has been discontinued. We look back on the show’s most shocking moments and scandals, which helped the series shake up as the real reason behind its sad end comes to light.
Matt Evers was taken to hospital after he was injured during DOI rehearsals (Image: ITV)
Dancing On Ice has been given the chop after viewing figures plummeted for the last series, it has been revealed. The shock news means former This Morning host Holly Willoughby no longer has any programmes with ITV, for the first time since 2004.
ITV bosses made the decision after viewing figures fell below 3million. The most recent final, won by Coronation Street star Sam Aston, managed to attract just 2.7 million viewers – a stark decline from the viewing figures it once enjoyed, with an estimated 12 million tuning in during previous years.
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Phillip Schofield presented the series alongside Holly Willoughby from its conception up until May 2023. The former This Morning host stepped down from his ITV presenting roles after admitting to having an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague. Phillip was soon replaced by Stephen Mulhern, who hosted the programme alongside Holly.
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Dancing on Ice fans have watched their fair share of bust-ups, nasty injuries and television gold moments since the ITV show launched back in 2006. The line-up of celebrities taking on the ice this year includes Ferne McCann, Sir Steve Redgrave and Michaela Strachan. Below, we look back at a few of the most shocking things to happen to the stars and professional skaters over the years, including scandals that rocked the series.
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby used to host Dancing on Ice together (Image: (Image: Getty))
Last year’s series was not all smooth sailing for the celebrities, especially for British track and field athlete Greg Rutherford. The now 38-year-old was all set for the final with his pro partner Vanessa James, when disaster struck. He had to be rushed to hospital after he accidentally ripped open his stomach with a skate and tore his abs. When he was recovering in hospital, he told his followers on Instagram: “I effectively gave myself a C-section.” One of the most grizzly injuries happened back in 2012 when actress Jennifer Ellison sliced her head open after conducting a scorpion kick on the ice. Paramedics had to rush to her aid as blood started gushing from the back of her head.
One of the show’s scariest injuries was Jennifer Ellison’s.
Another horrific moment was in 2021 when Rebekah Vardy accidentally sliced her partner Andy Buchanan’s face open with her ice skate during rehearsals. The pro dancer had to be rushed to hospital after being slashed across the cheek. Following the incident, she said: “It was quite scary. But it brings back the realisation that what we’re doing is really bl**dy dangerous.”
In the inaugural series, former England goalkeeper David Seaman and his partner Pam O’Connor attempted a dangerous headbanger, which is perhaps one of the worst accidents ever to occur to a professional skater. Pam split her chin open on the ice during the routine when David dropped her. Although she needed stitches in the hospital, she later skated with David. However, that move, in which one partner holds the other by the ankles while their face is only a few inches away from the ground, was later banned from the show.
The professional dancer needed to have stitches after cracking her chin open on the ice (Image: Ken McKay/REX/Shutterstock)
What reality show wouldn’t be complete without a spat? During the 2019 series, TOWIE legend Gemma Collins clapped back at judge Jason Gardiner following a savage critique after one routine. Jason criticised Gemma’s lack of elegance on the ice and she accused him of selling stories about her to the press. After calling her lazy, he later said: “She came out and did what can only be described as one of the most painful routines I’ve ever had to sit through because it looked so uncomfortable.”
Gemma Collins struggled to perform the show’s best, and she even fell over during the live episodes.
An awkward moment happened ahead of the 2020 series starting when rumours started swirling that Love Island star Maura Higgins ‘stole’ fellow islander Amber Gill’s spot. Love Island winner Amber was one of the first names reported to be in the 2020 series, but Maura ended up appearing on the show. Amber told The Sun: “I didn’t realise I had a place to lose, to be honest.” Addressing the rumours at The Mirror’s Animal Hero Awards, Maura told us: “I mean, I know a lot of people went for castings for the show, but I was lucky enough to get it.”
Another so called ‘swap’ happened in the 2020 series after Caprice Bourret switched partners from Hamish Gaman after she made bullying claims against him. The American model later quit the show entirely. Her rep told the Daily Mail: “It’s true that Caprice is no longer participating in Dancing On Ice It’s been a hard few months and she’s had to keep silent for contractual reasons. Her mental wellbeing has been affected over the last two months and recent stories leaked to the press are not only salacious but extremely hurtful. Now she’s taking some time to recover and look after herself and her family.”
Joey leaned into kiss his partner Vanessa during his series (Image: ITV)
The romance rumors that Dancing on Ice have also been true. At the conclusion of their High School Musical routine, TOWIE’s Joey Essex appeared to lean in for a kiss with his professional partner Vanessa Bauer, leaving viewers with tears. Before the judges made their remarks, Vanessa swerved and looked horrified as she did it.
A split which will go down in Dancing on Ice history was when Love Island’s Megan Barton Hanson and Wes Nelson broke up following his time on the show in 2019. Megan was reportedly devastated when Wes’ partner Vanessa confirmed she’d broken up with her long-term boyfriend on the day of his debut performance with her. Megan claimed Vanessa’s split was “tactical” to make headlines. The OnlyFans model later admitted she was just acting jealous, but two weeks after her outburst, Megan announced she and Wes had parted ways.
After admitting to having a crush on a fan, wife of 22 years Jordyn Blum has reportedly given the singer Dave Grohl another chance.
Dave Grohl and wife Jordyn Blum appear to be giving their marriage another go (Image: Getty Images)
Dave Grohl’s wife Jordyn Blum has reportedly ‘forgiven’ him after he fathered a love child with a fan. The 56-year-old Foo Fighters frontman has been married to 48-year-old Jordyn for 22 years and the couple share three daughters.
However, Dave’s shock was replaced by the shocking revelation that he had cheated on Jordyn and become a father once more in September. The rocker stated in a powerful statement that “I’ve just given birth to a new daughter who was born outside of my marriage.”
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He continued, “I intend to raise her in a loving and nurturing manner.” I’m making every effort to win their trust and get their pardon because I love my wife and my kids. As we progress together, we’re grateful for your consideration for all the children involved.
The mother of the baby was later revealed to be 38-year-old LA-based music fan Jennifer Young. Though Dave’s ‘disgusted’ wife Jordyn had taken off her wedding ring and called in divorce lawyers in the wake of the scandal, it’s thought the pair are now trying to give their relationship another go.
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Dave and Jordyn have been married 22 years and share three daughters(Image: Getty Images)
Jordyn and Dave are said to have spent Christmas as a family and have been spotted in public together several times this year, suggesting their romance is getting back on track. A source told US Weekly: “Jordyn has forgiven Dave and is trying to move on. She is [still] completely devastated by the situation but is standing by his side.”
The source added: “They are going to counselling, and Dave has been doing anything he can to win back Jordyn’s trust. Neither of them wants the family broken.” The Mirror has reached out to reps for the couple for comment.
His children, Violet Maye, 18, Harper Willow, 15, and Ophelia Saint, 10, are his children with his wife, Jordyn, who he married after dating for a few months in 2003, are his children. He is also the father of his seven-month-old daughter, Jennifer.
It was just such a shock for Jordyn, an insider told People at the time. She declared a divorce at first sight. The betrayal weighed too much. But as the weeks went on, she began to reflect, and it only made her feel very sorry if her family split up.
Dave has been giving his family a lot, according to a second source. He is aware of his error. It’s one of those situations where you don’t realize you have it until you’re about to lose it. He is not concerned about losing his family.
Jordyn reportedly “knew” Dave had been unfaithful – but she didn’t realise the extent of his infidelity. The rocker publicly admitted his indiscretion last year after apparently fearing it was going to come out anyway. A source told In Touch Magazine: “He feared the mother or someone else would spill the news. It’s his way to own up that he’s made mistakes.”
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As search efforts for the missing soldiers continue, the United States Army has reported that a vehicle that four of its soldiers used was discovered submerged in water.
The army stated in a statement on Wednesday that the M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle used to transport four American soldiers who are still unaccounted for had been located in Lithuania.
The army made the remarks after Polish-speaking NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced at a press conference that the four soldiers had died from an “incident.”
We do not know the details because this is still in early news. Our thoughts are with the loved ones’ families, Rutte said, “This is really terrible news.”
The military in Lithuania had earlier stated that a search was underway for the four American soldiers and a lost vehicle on Tuesday afternoon.
Later, the military stated on X that it was going to continue an “intensive” rescue operation despite not having confirmed the deaths of US personnel.
The US Army claimed in a statement that the soldiers had been receiving training close to Pabrade, in eastern Lithuania, close to the Belarusian border.
Two customs officers and a local were killed and wounded by Gunmen who are believed to be Lakurawa terrorists at Bachaka, a border community in Kebbi State’s Argungu Local Government Area.
On Wednesday, SP Nafiu Abubakar, the Kebbi State Police Command’s PR officer, confirmed the attack.
He claimed the attack took place on Tuesday, but added that details about the slain Customs officers’ specific unit or formation are still undetermined.
He claimed that an attack that involved two unidentified Customs officers and one native of Bachaka village led to the deaths of both.
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Sani Bello, the attackers’ attacker, stated that the attackers’ actions were a sign of their weakening state as evidenced by the presence of continued security operations. He also reiterated the security forces’ commitment to tackling criminal elements.
