Janice Burgess, the creator of the popular children’s TV series ‘The Backyardigans’ and a writer for the ‘Winx Club,’ has died, her friend says. She was 71 years old. Fracaswell Hyman, a former co-worker and long-time friend, confirmed on Monday night that Burgess had recently passed away. There was no immediate word on the cause of her death. “Janice created The Backyardigans and guided countless other shows for Nickelodeon, Sesame Workshop, Disney and Apple TV,” Hyman said. “Her script/story critiques were astute, clear and constructive – and I really thank her for that.” “I will miss my dea…