Overview

• Francesca Scorsese shared a Sept. 2 TikTok showing herself tucking Helen Morris’ hair, offering a drink, rubbing her arm and feeding her cake.
• She captioned the post “Never take health for granted” and included hashtags such as #parkinsonsawareness, with on-screen text urging viewers to cherish their parents.
• In earlier TikTok updates, Francesca said her mother can no longer walk, receives round-the-clock care and has faced ER visits, including multiple pulmonary embolisms.
• Martin Scorsese has said Morris has lived with Parkinson’s for about 30 years and has praised her resilience in public remarks.
• Despite significant health challenges, Morris joined the family at the 2024 Golden Globes and attended the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.