Fire Country fans received a message from one of the show's stars after Vince's death sparked backlash. During the Friday, October 17, episode of the hit CBS series, Billy Burke's character was killed off. Burke's onscreen wife subsequently took to Instagram to address viewers who were upset with the show's decision. "I know some of y'all are angry. I see those notes also. And I FEEL you," the actress, who plays Sharon, wrote. "But let me ask an honest question.