Dolly Parton's Nephew Bryan Seaver Denies Threat Allegations in Escalating Estate Lawsuit Scandal
Sep 25, 2026
Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, addressed the allegations involving his late aunt’s estate. Speaking to ABC News, Seaver said, 'I’ve never threatened anyone.' He called the temporary restraining order against him 'spurious' and 'simply a publicity stunt.' 'They are my friends and my brothers and colleagues,' he added. Seaver worked as Parton’s head of security for over two decades. On September 22, She’s Alive, LLC sued him. This company was created by Parton to protect her business interests. They accused Seaver of trying to obtain money through an alleged campaign of threats. Seaver denied these claims, saying, 'The statements cited in the court filings were taken out of context.' He also confirmed he was fired from his security position earlier in September. According to Tennessee court documents, She’s Alive, LLC accused Seaver of making threatening statements. In a filing, they claimed he wanted 'to cause fear and chaos to extort money for his personal gain.' Seaver…
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