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Court Docs Detail Why Dolly Parton’s Nephew Was Fired
Bryan Seaver worked as Dolly Parton’s head of security.
He had the job for more than 20 years.
Seaver is Dolly Parton’s nephew.
His father had held the same job before him.
Parton’s estate fired Seaver from the position.
Court documents say the estate accused him of threatening employees and business partners.
The estate also said he threatened to hurt Parton’s brand.
The documents explain why the estate ended his employment.
Bryan Seaver was terminated as Dolly Parton’s head of security.
Parton’s estate alleged that Seaver threatened employees and business partners.
The estate also alleged that Seaver vowed to damage Parton’s brand.
Seaver, the son of Parton’s sister Cassie, held the role for more than 20 years.
Seaver’s father, Larry Seaver, previously served as Parton’s head of security.
- Who
- Bryan Seaver, Dolly Parton’s nephew, was terminated by Parton’s estate.
- What
- Seaver was fired from his role as Parton’s head of security following allegations that he threatened employees and business partners and vowed to damage the brand.
- Where
- When
- Why
- Parton’s estate alleged that Seaver made threats and vowed to damage Dolly Parton’s brand.
Key facts
- Person terminated
- Bryan Seaver
- Role
- Dolly Parton’s head of security
- Length of service
- More than 20 years
- Family connection
- Seaver is the son of Parton’s sister Cassie
- Allegations
- Threats against employees and business partners
- Brand allegation
- The estate alleged Seaver vowed to damage Parton’s brand
- Previous role-holder
- Larry Seaver, Bryan Seaver’s father






