Dane Cook's Brother Stole $12 Million and Hid Cash Inside Pasta Sauce Jars

In the mid-2000s, Dane Cook ruled the comedy world, selling out massive arenas and releasing record-breaking stand-up albums. But behind his colossal success, the comedian was being systematically looted by his own family. A new documentary takes a deep dive into the shocking betrayal that devastated the comic at the height of his career. The project, titled "Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story," exposes how his half-brother, Darryl McCauley, embezzled millions while working as his business manager.

What happened to Dane Cook's money?

McCauley was entrusted with handling the entertainer's soaring fortune during his peak fame years. Instead of managing the finances legitimately, reports state that McCauley secretly siphon off massive sums from Cook’s accounts. In total, he stole roughly $12 million from his brother. The thief didn't just rely on sneaky banking moves to pull off the heist. The documentary reveals that McCauley used absurd physical concealment methods to stash the stolen loot, including wrapping bricks of cash and stuffing them directly into jars of pasta sauce. The massive fraud finally unravelled in 2008 when the missing millions were uncovered.

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When does Funny Money The Dane Cook Story release?

Fans will get the full story behind the scam when "Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story" officially premieres on Sept. 29. The documentary sheds light on the wild crime and explores how the brutal personal breach altered the trajectory of Cook's life and career.