Dolly Parton’s estate, managed by She’s Alive LLC and long-time manager Danny Nozell, has filed a notice of voluntary dismissal to drop its lawsuit against her nephew and former head of security, Bryan Seaver.
She’s Alive LLC filed a notice of voluntary dismissal without prejudice in Tennessee’s Davidson County Chancery Court, leaving open the possibility of refiling in the future.
The lawsuit was actually filed in September, weeks after Dolly passed away in August 2026 at age 80. The lawsuit accused Bryan of an escalating “campaign of threats, intimidation, and coercion” and alleged that he made alarming statements regarding the singer’s brand and business associates.
Bryan denied all of the allegations of extortion or real-world violence, maintaining that the cited text messages were private, frustrated exchanges between two grieving friends. Attorneys for Bryan released a statement expressing relief that the family can now grieve in peace and let Parton’s legacy remain untouched.
Hopefully Dolly’s estate will quit messing with her family and respect them as she did. She had them a part of her business for a reason…and that’s because she trusted them.