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Former Vikings Player Whitaker's Organs Save Four Lives

5/2/2026

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Ronyell Whitaker's organ donation saved four lives after his death on February 22 at age 46.
Partner Laurie Charboneau said his lungs were transplanted to four recipients.
He also donated his heart for research and his corneas to other patients.
Whitaker played two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, later coached high-school defensive backs and ran a Minnesota real-estate firm.

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Ronyell Whitaker's organ donation saved four lives after his death on February 22 at age 46.
Partner Laurie Charboneau said his lungs were transplanted to four recipients.
He also donated his heart for research and his corneas to other patients.
Whitaker played two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, later coached high-school defensive backs and ran a Minnesota real-estate firm.