Former Louisiana Lt. Gov. Robert "Bobby" Freeman has died of natural causes from a ruptured aneurysm.Freeman's friend and former press secretary Lester Duhe confirmed that Freeman died Monday. The former lieutenant governor was 82.Freeman, a Democrat from Plaquemine, served as the state's second-in-command from 1980 to 1988 under former Govs. Edwin Edwards and David Treen. Prior to that, he was elected to the state House from 1968 to 1980 and he served as a city judge in Plaquemine from 1990 to 1996.Duhe said Freeman was a rare breed, having served in the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government. He said Freeman always had the state's best interest at heart.Freeman is survived by his wife, Marianne, and two children, Robert Freeman Jr. and Lisa Freeman Guidry. Funeral services are pending.Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here.Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!