The Hollywood Reporter

Janice Burgess, Creator of ‘The Backyardigans,’ Dies at 72

The two-time Daytime Emmy winner and Nick Jr. exec said she put a lot of herself into the character Uniqua, whom she called a “ringleader.” By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Janice Burgess, the two-time ...
NPR

Janice Burgess, Nickelodeon executive who created 'The Backyardigans,' dies at 72

A major force in children's television has died. Janice Burgess oversaw popular Nick Jr. and Nickelodeon shows such as "Blue's Clues." As NPR culture correspondent Anastasia Tsioulcas reports, she was ...
Yahoo

Janice Burgess, Creator Of ‘The Backyardigans,’ Dead At 72

Janice Burgess, creator of the hit children’s series The Backyardigans, has died at the age of 72. No cause of death has been revealed, but the tragic news was confirmed by fellow animation writer ...
Variety

Janice Burgess, ‘The Backyardigans’ Creator, Dies at 72

Janice Burgess, creator of Nickelodeon’s “The Backyardigans,” died on Saturday in hospice care in Manhattan, according to The New York Times. She was 72. “We are saddened to learn of the passing of ...
USA Today

'The Backyardigans' creator Janice Burgess dies of breast cancer at 72

"T he Backyardigans" creator and former Nickelodeon executive Janice Burgess has died at 72. Representatives for Nickelodeon confirmed Burgess' death to USA TODAY in a statement on Tuesday. “We are ...