Dolly Parton's Nephew Fired From Security Role After Her Death

Bryan Seaver, the nephew and longtime head of security for the late country music icon Dolly Parton, has been dismissed from his role overseeing her properties. The termination, which occurred less than a month after Parton's death on August 25, was issued through her former manager, Danny Nozell, and Pinnacle Bank, according to sources familiar with the matter. A termination notice, reviewed by media outlets, indicated that Seaver and his security organizations were immediately replaced. A new security team was deployed on Wednesday to Parton's Nashville home, museum, downtown residence, and a warehouse. The notice specified that Parton's business and properties are held by the DP Dean Trust, which is now overseeing her estate. While Seaver was removed from his security responsibilities, the notice stated his personal interest in the trust remains intact. Sources close to Seaver expressed dismay at the "unexpected and, so far, unexplained actions.