Dolly Parton's Nephew Sent Profanity-Laced Emails Days Before Her Death

Profanity-laced emails exchanged by Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, just days before her death reveal escalating tensions over security services and a Nashville project, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.

Seaver, who had served as Parton's head of security for over two decades, sent an expletive-filled message on August 21, four days before Parton's death, as part of an email chain with the subject line "Fwd: Letter from Dolly." In the email, Seaver warned an individual identified as "Billy" and others on the chain, including Parton's manager Danny Nozell, that if they found his language harsh, they should "just wait until my lawyers start f---ing you up the a--."

He also criticized the progress of a Nashville project, describing it as "late and worrisome" and alleging that subcontractors were using drugs on-site. Seaver challenged the recipients to explain the project's failures to their shareholders.

Two days prior, on August 19, Seaver had already expressed dissatisfaction with security arrangements at a Nashville hotel project, stating in an email that the contracted security company had "completely f---ed up and let an employee be assaulted." He offered his own company, SAPS (Seaver’s Squadron Augmented Protection Services), as a solution.

These combative exchanges stand in stark contrast to earlier correspondence. On May 29, Seaver had offered assistance with staff and security training, receiving thanks for his "genuine care and concern" from an individual named "Bill."

Dolly Parton died on August 25 at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer. Seaver had been chosen by Parton to publicly announce her death. However, less than a month later, a legal dispute emerged between Seaver and members of Parton's business circle.

She's Alive, LLC, an entity created by Parton to oversee her business interests and managed by Nozell, sought a restraining order against Seaver and his company, Squadron Augmented Protection Services. A Tennessee judge initially granted a temporary restraining order, citing alleged threats, demands for payment, and Seaver's "claimed access to weapons, experience with violence, and intention to retaliate."

The order prohibited Seaver and his company from entering She's Alive properties, approaching its employees and business partners, or contacting them. She's Alive alleged that Seaver's communications continued to escalate even after Parton's death, including an alleged threat on September 1 to start a podcast to damage Parton's business relationships unless he was paid.

These alleged actions prompted resignations from employees, the departure of Parton's trust and estate attorney, and led She's Alive to hire private security. Seaver was terminated on September 15 for what the company termed "terrorizing conduct."

Seaver has denied making threats, asserting that his communications were taken out of context and calling the restraining order a "spurious and simply a publicity stunt." Court filings from She's Alive attorneys in October noted that Seaver had not disputed sending the emails attributed to him.

Parton's sister, Freida, has publicly defended Seaver, stating that there is "no feud within our family" and expressing love for both Bryan and other family members.