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Dolly Parton’s estate accuses her nephew of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt’s legacy

The estate says Bryan Seaver made escalating threats and intimidation that drove off staff and lawyers, prompting a court order to protect business relationships.

  • Bryan Seaver, nephew of late music icon Dolly Parton, was dismissed from his role overseeing security at her Nashville properties on Wednesday, according to a termination notice obtained by TMZ.
  • Parton, who died on August 25 at 80 years old, had appointed Seaver to oversee security, a position he inherited from his father, Larry Seaver, years earlier.
  • Seaver blamed Parton's longtime manager Danny Nozell and Pinnacle Bank for "unexpected and, so far, unexplained actions," claiming the decisions were made in bad faith.
  • Although the DP Dean Trust removed Seaver from security duties, the termination notice specifies his personal interest in the trust remains intact; a new security team now controls the properties.
  • Despite the dispute, manager Danny Nozell stated the estate plans to complete several projects in Parton's name, including a biopic and docuseries, to preserve her legacy.
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A Nashville judge issued a restraining order against Bryan Seaver.

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Less than a month after the death of the queen of the country, her nephew was brutally dismissed. While the star manager, Danny Nozell, accuses her in court of intimidation to hold her hands on the...

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A petition was filed in a Tennessee court against Bryan Seaver, the nephew of Dolly Parton, who died in August. He is accused by the long-time manager of the singer, Danny Nozell, of "threats" and "bullying". The fortune of the country star is estimated at 450 million dollars according to the specialized site Forbes. - Death of Dolly Parton: the legacy of the country star in the heart of an arm of iron (Culture, media and entertainment).

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TMZ broke the news in Burbank, United States on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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