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Dolly Parton’s estate dismissing lawsuit against her nephew

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 12:02 AM · 1 min read
Dolly Parton’s estate dismissing lawsuit against her nephew — Winter Garden Government news

The estate of the late country music icon Dolly Parton has filed to dismiss its lawsuit against her nephew and former head of security, Bryan Seaver, following accusations he threatened to commit acts of violence and destroy Parton’s brand.The details of the resolution were not immediately known.[WATCH: Dolly Parton’s Central Florida Legacy]“Mr. Seaver is grateful to put this misunderstanding behind him so that the entire family can continue to grieve peacefully and ensure that the bright light of Dolly’s legacy remains completely untouched,” attorneys for Seaver told CBS News in a statement.Seaver, who heads the private security firm Squadron Augmented Protection Services, had been tasked with announcing Parton’s death in August. But in September, Seaver and SAPS were fired by She’s Alive, which manages Parton’s estate and business interests. Parton’s longtime manager, Danny Nozell, who runs She’s Alive, then filed for a restraining order against Seaver and SAPS.Parton died of cancer

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