Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against her nephew over threats

A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.

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

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

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Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against her nephew over threats

BBC Published 23 September 2026

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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