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Dolly Parton's nephew fired as head of security after 20+ years

Bryan Seaver, who announced his aunt's death in August, was dismissed from all properties last week amid estate disputes.

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What to know

  • Bryan Seaver, who served as Dolly Parton's head of security for over 20 years and announced her death in August, was terminated last Wednesday with replacement security immediately installed across all her properties.
  • Seaver claims the dismissal was unexplained and blames manager Danny Nozell and Pinnacle Bank for acting in bad faith to profit from Parton's legacy.
  • Though removed from his security position, Seaver retains a personal interest in the DP Dean Trust that holds Parton's business interests and properties, suggesting potential ongoing estate disputes.

“As her head of security for more than two decades, a role my father Larry held before me, I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven't truly felt it until now.”

Bryan Seaver, Dolly Parton's nephew, head of security · Instagram/NY Post ↗ · Aug 24

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Dolly Parton's nephew fired as head of security after 20+ years
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Sep 22Sep 23yesterdaynow · 3:52 AM ET
  1. background

    Seaver blames manager Danny Nozell and Pinnacle Bank for dismissal — Seaver and his team tell TMZ they are "dismayed by the unexpected and, so far, unexplained actions," claiming manager Danny Nozell and Pinnacle Bank are responsible and acting in bad faith to profit from Parton's legacy.

  2. background

    Bryan Seaver fired and dismissed from all Parton properties — Bryan Seaver and his security companies receive a termination notice last Wednesday, immediately dismissed from every Dolly Parton property. Replacement security teams are installed at Parton's main Nashville home, museum, downtown residence, and warehouse.

  3. background

    Bryan Seaver announces Dolly Parton's death — Bryan Seaver, Dolly Parton's nephew and head of security for over 20 years, announces his aunt's death at age 80 in an Instagram video posted to her account, stating it was a role he had been assigned many years before.

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