Court documents show Sam's desperate plea for privacy from his friends and colleagues

Sam's lawyers filed court documents on Tuesday to prevent the release of any further information about the late B.C. prime minister's health.

The app comes after a friend of Campbell explained how badly he was suffering from cancer and how he tried to keep it private.

In his affidavit, Campbell's attorney Robert Copley said it was important that his client's privacy was respected while he processed his diagnosis.

His family needs peace and privacy during this difficult time, Copley wrote in court documents obtained by The Canadian Press. Mr. Campbell is being treated for cancer and is in great pain. Copley also said Campbell has a right to privacy under the province's health information laws and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, both of which protect against unreasonable search or seizure by government agencies or agencies. government.

Friends of Campbell have been talking about his health since it was reported last week that he was diagnosed with brain cancer in January, just weeks after announcing his political resignation due to problems. health issues related to surgery for an abdominal tumor last year.

On Tuesday, longtime friend Mark Marissen told CBC Radio One's The Current that Campbell was determined not to tell anyone about his illness until