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Dolly Parton estate in feud with nephew over alleged ‘warfare’ threats
EntertainmentShowbizMusicMusic News•September 23, 2026 at 11:08 AMNational

Dolly Parton estate in feud with nephew over alleged ‘warfare’ threats

By Ben Beaumont-Thomas•The Guardian Music

Star’s estate granted restraining order against Bryan Seaver, who publicly announced Parton’s death, over alleged intimidation that he deniesThe estate of the late Dolly Parton is involved in a dispute with the country music star’s nephew and former head of security, and was granted a restraining order against him and his private security company amid allegations of threats.Bryan Seaver was responsible for Parton’s security, and was tasked with announcing her death on 25 August with a video, “something Dolly asked of me years ago”, he said. Continue reading...

Star’s estate granted restraining order against Bryan Seaver, who publicly announced Parton’s death, over alleged intimidation that he denies

The estate of the late Dolly Parton is involved in a dispute with the country music star’s nephew and former head of security, and was granted a restraining order against him and his private security company amid allegations of threats.

Bryan Seaver was responsible for Parton’s security, and was tasked with announcing her death on 25 August with a video, “something Dolly asked of me years ago”, he said.

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