Ronyell Whitaker Dead: Former Vikings DB Was 46

Ronyell Whitaker passed away Sunday, his family announced. He was 46 years old, and weeks from his birthday.

The news arrived less than 24 hours after the Vikings learned of the death of receiver Rondale Moore — a brutal, disorienting weekend for an organization now mourning two members of its family.

"The Whitaker family is heartbroken," his family said in a statement. "Ronyell lived a life marked by passion, perseverance and purpose."

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