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Dolly Parton’s Estate Names Niece Danielle as Brand Ambassador
Dolly Parton’s estate named her niece Danielle Parton its brand ambassador to help carry on the singer’s legacy.
Parton died in August at age 80, and Danielle said she wants to share stories about the woman she knew.
Danielle said she would not try to speak for her aunt, but would support the work Parton created and the people continuing it.
Danielle is a pilot and served for 20 years in the National Guard.
The appointment comes during a legal dispute between the estate and Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver, who was fired from his security role.
The estate has alleged intimidation and sought a temporary restraining order; Seaver has denied trying to extort money and said other claims were taken out of context.
The next court hearing is scheduled for November 3 in Tennessee.
Dolly Parton’s estate named her niece Danielle Parton as its brand ambassador.
Danielle said she would share stories about her aunt and help support the work she created.
Parton died in August at age 80.
The appointment comes amid a legal dispute between the estate and Parton’s nephew and former head of security, Bryan Seaver.
The estate has alleged intimidation by Seaver, who denies trying to extort money from it.
- Who
- The estate of Dolly Parton named her niece Danielle Parton as brand ambassador.
- What
- Danielle will help honor Parton’s legacy and connect with fans.
- When
- She was named on October 21. The announcement was shared in October.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The estate said Danielle is a fitting ambassador to celebrate Parton’s legacy and connect with fans around the world.
Dolly Parton’s estate
Bryan Seaver
Alleged conduct
Dolly Parton’s estate
The estate alleged Seaver engaged in intimidation and sought significant sums of money.
Bryan Seaver
Seaver denied trying to extort money from the estate and said other claims were taken out of context.
Security role
Dolly Parton’s estate
The estate fired Seaver from his role as Parton’s head of security.
Bryan Seaver
Not stated.
Dolly Parton died at age 80.
Parton’s estate named her niece Danielle as brand ambassador.
A Tennessee court granted the estate a temporary restraining order against Bryan Seaver.
The next court hearing in the legal dispute is scheduled.
- Appointee
- Danielle Parton
- Role
- Brand ambassador for Dolly Parton’s estate
- Age
- 50
- Appointment date
- October 21
- Parton’s age at death
- 80
- Next hearing
- November 3
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What people are saying
I’m so grateful to help care for a legacy
Like so many of you, losing her has changed something for me.
I would never try and speak for Dolly
Danielle is a fitting ambassador to help celebrate Dolly’s legacy and connect with fans around the world,