'Sweet Valley High' creator Francine Pascal dies at 92


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Francine Pascal, a onetime soap opera writer whose Sweet Valley High novels and the ongoing adventures of twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield and other teens captivated millions of young readers, has died at age 92. — Photos: X/Francine Pascal

Francine Pascal, a onetime soap opera writer whose Sweet Valley High novels and the ongoing adventures of twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield and other teens captivated millions of young readers, has died at age 92.

Pascal died Sunday, her publisher, Penguin Random House, said. It did not immediately have additional information Tuesday.

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