Country music legend Dolly Parton’s longtime friend and head of security has died at 80, according to a family statement shared in an emotional tribute. Bryan Seaver, who served as both a close confidant and a key security figure for Parton over the years, revealed the news in a video posted on Instagram on behalf of the Parton and Owens families. The announcement reflects the deep bond between the late security expert and the iconic musician, who has often spoken about his role in her life. Fans and industry figures are likely reflecting on Seaver’s decades of service and the impact he had on Parton’s career and personal safety.
Parton's nephew and longtime head of security, Bryan Seaver, announced her death Tuesday in an emotional Instagram video on behalf of the Parton and Owens families. She was 80.