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Dolly Parton's estate sues nephew over alleged violent threats
The estate of Dolly Parton is embroiled in a legal battle following the singer's death on August 25. She’s Alive LLC, the entity managing Parton's business interests, has filed a lawsuit and obtained a temporary restraining order against Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver.
Seaver, who served as Parton's head of security for over two decades and was the person who publicly announced her passing, was dismissed from his role and his company, Squadron Augmented Protection Services, in mid-September. The estate alleges that Seaver launched an “obscene, deliberate and escalating campaign of threats” to extort money from the estate. Court filings include alleged text messages where Seaver described himself as a “killer” and an “international arms dealer and mercenary,” while threatening to “destroy the entire brand.”
A Tennessee judge granted the restraining order, requiring Seaver to remain at least 1,000 feet away from estate employees, attorneys, and business partners. Seaver has denied the allegations, characterizing the messages as “rage talk” and claiming the term “killer” was an inside joke used with his late aunt. Parton's sister, Freida Parton, has also issued a statement on social media denying any family feud regarding the estate.
Entities
Bryan Seaver · DP Dean Trust · Danny Nozell · Dolly Parton · Dollywood · Nashville · Pinnacle Bank · She's Alive LLC · She’s Alive LLC · She’s Alive, LLC · Squadron Augmented Protection Services · Squadron Augmented Protection Services, LLC
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Parton requested that most friends and family members not see her while she was in a fragile state. lifenewscy.tothemaonline.com · tasteofcountry.com · mybeachradio.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Nephew and security head Bryan Seaver visited Parton on the day of her death and was tasked with announcing her passing. lifenewscy.tothemaonline.com · tasteofcountry.com · mybeachradio.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Parton's final recorded vocal performance is a duet titled 'Torn' on U2's upcoming album 'Carnaval De Luz.' www.goldderby.com · www.onetz.de · www.24sata.hr
- [● 5 SOURCES] Dolly Parton died in Nashville at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. 923wil.com · tasteofcountry.com · mybeachradio.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Freida Parton denied rumors of a family dispute regarding Dolly Parton's estate. www.kiskegyed.hu
- [● 6 SOURCES] Cheryl Riddle, Parton's longtime hair and makeup artist, was the only person permitted to be with her near her death. lifenewscy.tothemaonline.com · tasteofcountry.com · mybeachradio.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Willie Nelson remarked that Parton appeared to be in good health during their final interview.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Bono stated that Parton recorded the duet for 'Torn' while she was ill, getting out of bed to perform. www.goldderby.com · www.24sata.hr · www.onetz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] A Tennessee judge granted a temporary restraining order against Bryan Seaver and his security company to protect Dolly Parton's estate. 923wil.com · www.kiskegyed.hu · www.ks95.com