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Dolly Parton’s estate fires nephew and alleges threats in court filing

In brief

Dolly Parton’s estate has ended Bryan Seaver’s longtime role overseeing security for her properties. Seaver had spoken for the family after Parton’s death. A court filing accuses him of making threats and attempting to obtain money from the estate, with one account describing the case as a lawsuit alleging extortion.

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What changed

  1. 21 Sept, 20:50Dolly Parton's Nephew Fired From Security Role Amid Estate War · TMZ
  2. 22 Sept, 01:41Dolly Parton's Estate Fires Nephew Bryan Seaver From Security Role · E! Online
  3. 12h agoDolly Parton’s Estate Faces Crisis After Nephew Is Fired, Accused of Threats · Rolling Stone
  4. 4h agoDolly Parton Estate Sues Her Nephew, Alleging Extortion and Threats · Pitchfork
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Dolly Parton4 sources
25% favorable (1)50% neutral (2)25% critical (1)

favorable: TMZ. critical: Rolling Stone.

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Dolly Parton3 sources
33% favorable (1)67% neutral (2)0% critical (0)

favorable: TMZ.

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Chronological coverage

  1. Today
  2. Latest4h ago

    Dolly Parton Estate Sues Her Nephew, Alleging Extortion and Threats

    Bryan Seaver, who also led the late star’s security detail, allegedly described himself as a “killer” in violent emails to Parton’s team

    PitchforkPitchfork•Jazz Monroe
  3. Follow-up12h ago

    Dolly Parton’s Estate Faces Crisis After Nephew Is Fired, Accused of Threats

    In a new court filing, Bryan Seaver is accused of launching an "escalating campaign of threats” to extract money from the Parton estate

    critical toward Dolly Parton
    Rolling StoneRolling Stone•Charisma Madarang
  4. Yesterday
  5. Follow-up22 Sept, 01:41

    Dolly Parton's Estate Fires Nephew Bryan Seaver From Security Role

    Dolly Parton's estate is cutting business ties with her nephew.  Bryan Seaver—who spoke for the family as they shared the music icon's Aug. 25 death—said that his longtime position running...

    E! OnlineE! Online•Marissa Dow
  6. 21 September
  7. First seen21 Sept, 20:50

    Dolly Parton's Nephew Fired From Security Role Amid Estate War

    Dolly Parton's nephew, who announced her death, has been fired from his longtime role protecting the country legend's properties ... and the abrupt security shake-up is fueling an escalating war over her estate. TMZ obtained a termination notice…

    favorable toward Dolly Partonfavorable toward Dolly Parton
    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff