diff --git a/src/generic/listctrl.cpp b/src/generic/listctrl.cpp
index 31c7478798..f17dd0124f 100644
--- a/src/generic/listctrl.cpp
+++ b/src/generic/listctrl.cpp
@@ -5217,9 +5217,6 @@ bool wxGenericListCtrl::SetForegroundColour( const wxColour &colour )
         m_mainWin->m_dirty = true;
     }
 
-    if (m_headerWin)
-        m_headerWin->SetForegroundColour( colour );
-
     return true;
 }