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Dolly Parton’s estate in feud with nephew over alleged threats

Dolly Parton's nephew has been accused of threatening to commit violence and destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire, court documents show. Grouped from 5 articles across 5 sources.

5 reports5 sourcesSep 23, 2026, 1:57 PM
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ABC AustraliaSep 23, 2026, 1:57 PM

Dolly Parton’s estate in feud with nephew over alleged threats

Dolly Parton's nephew has been accused of threatening to commit violence and destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire, court documents show.

The GuardianSep 23, 2026, 10:08 AM

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

Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton’s death to the world, is alleged to have intimidated her manager and others, which he denies The estate of the late Dolly Parton is involved in a dispute with the country star’s nephew and former head of security, and has filed for a restraining order against him 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...

ABC NewsSep 23, 2026, 6:34 AM

Dolly Parton’s estate accuses her nephew of threatening violence

Dolly Parton’s estate has accused the country music icon’s nephew of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire and have asked a judge to keep him away from its employees and business dealings

The Globe and MailSep 23, 2026, 10:14 AM

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

Temporary restraining order request accuses Bryan Seaver of sending threatening text messages

BBC NewsSep 23, 2026, 12:22 PM

Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of 'threats and intimidation'

Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.

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