Former Minnesota Vikings cornerback Ronyell Whitaker made a decision that saved four lives before his death at age 46. Whitaker's partner of four years, Laurie Charboneau, revealed in a Wednesday, April 29, interview with M Health Fairview that the NFL star, who died on February 21, was an organ donor. After suffering a brain aneurysm, he remained on life support for several days while staff searched for potential recipients. "Ronyell loved coaching high school kids," she said. "He would introduce himself to the parents and say, 'I'm not just their coach for football.