‘Funny Money’ brings Dane Cook back to York to revisit his brother’s $12M theft

By: Max Sullivan

Outlets: Portsmouth Herald

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 1,204

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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YORK, Maine — A new documentary revisits how comedian Dane Cook — one of the biggest celebrities with ties to York — had $12 million stolen by his half‑brother, who owned a home at Short Sands Beach.

"Funny Money" premieres Sept. 29 on Apple TV and tells the story of how Cook, then at the height of his career, put Darryl McCauley in charge of his finances as power of attorney. The …

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