Dolly Parton's Sister Addresses Family Feud Rumors Following Nephew's Firing, Restraining Order
Sep 24, 2026
Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, speaks out amid rumors of a family divide over the late singer’s estate. In an Instagram post, she clarified that there is absolutely no feud within their family over Dolly’s estate. Freida stated, 'No one among the Parton/Owens family is fighting over Dolly’s estate.' She emphasized their unity by saying, 'We love Bryan, just as we all love each other.' Bryan Seaver, Dolly’s nephew, was long relied upon by Dolly as her head of security. Dolly even chose him to announce her death in a widely viewed video. However, following her passing, Bryan became entangled in legal disputes concerning threats and misconduct. Dolly’s manager, Danny Nozell, filed a restraining order against Bryan citing his 'terrorizing conduct.' Allegations claimed Bryan described himself as a 'mercenary' and threatened to disrupt Dolly’s businesses. Bryan later defended himself, stating, 'I am a security professional and I am a killer.' He claimed that his comments were simply…
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