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Lil Wayne is mourning the death of 65-year-old Robert Hoobler, the former New Orleans police officer who saved his life following a suicide attempt.

the death of 65-year-old Robert Hoobler, the former New Orleans police officer who saved his life following a suicide attempt. Emergency responders found Hooblers body at his Old Jefferson home on Friday (July 22). As the news spread, Lil Wayne took his grief to Instagram to share with his 15.6 million followers. Everything happens for a reason, he wrote alongside a photo of Hoobler standing in front of Waynes old house. 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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lil Wayne (@liltunechi) According to Hooblers grandsom Daniel Nelson, the retired detective had struggled with health issues for years related to a car accident and diabetes. In fact, a doctor was forced to amputate both of his legs due to his condition. Former New Orleans Police Department officer and Hooblers longtime friend David Lapene called Lil Waynes account of what happened one of the best stories that depicts Hoobler as a person. Read more