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Lil Wayne took to Instagram to mourn the death of Robert Uncle Bob' Hobble. The former police officer saved the rapper's life after a suicide attempt as a

Lil Wayne Pays Tribute To Retired Police Officer That Saved His Life As A Child Written By Seeka Starsky Gone, But Never Forgotten Lil Wayne took to Instagram to mourn the death of Robert Uncle Bob' Hobble. The former police officer saved the rapper's life after a suicide attempt as a child. 109 Views Comments Off Share Wayne posted a heartfelt caption in honor of the retired Louisiana police officer who passed away this weekend (July 23). 65-year-old Robert Hobbler, who Wayne refers to as Uncle Bob, holds a special place in the rappers life. He was the officer who saved Lil Waynes life when he attempted to suicide at the age of 12. Wayne wrote : Everything happens for a reason. I was dying when I met u at this very spot. U refused to let me die. Everything that doesnt happen, doesnt happen for a reason. That reason being you and faith. RIP uncle Bob. Aunt Kathie been waiting for u. Ill love & miss u both and live for us all. According to reports,the former New Orleans police officer was found dead in his home Friday morning. Hobbler struggled with chronic health issues after being involved in a car accident and had both legs amputated due to diabetes. Read more