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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Entertainment
Ben Beaumont-Thomas

Dolly Parton estate in feud with nephew over alleged ‘warfare’ threats

Dolly Parton sings into a headset microphone, gesturing with both hands raised on stage
Dolly Parton performing at Glastonbury festival in England in 2014. Photograph: Ian Gavan/Getty Images

The estate of the late Dolly Parton is involved in a dispute with the country music star’s nephew and former head of security, and was granted a restraining order against him and his private security company amid allegations of threats.

Bryan Seaver was responsible for Parton’s security, and was tasked with announcing her death on 25 August with a video, “something Dolly asked of me years ago”, he said.

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