United Kingdom, Sept. 24 -- Dolly Parton's nephew has hit out at his firing over what he's described as "contrived threats".

Bryan Seaver, who announced the country icon's death in a video message last month, has been sacked as head of security for the late singer's properties after almost two decades in the role, and now She's Alive - the company created by Dolly to protect her affairs after her passing - has had a temporary restraining order against him granted.

Responding to the lawsuit, Bryan told ABC News in a statement: "The restraining order is spurious and simply a publicity stunt."

He confirmed he has been fired, but added: "I was fired.

"After the estate negotiated with me and my company for services in perpetuity and agreed...