diff --git a/src/generic/odcombo.cpp b/src/generic/odcombo.cpp
index 1f7c923839..89ec54016b 100644
--- a/src/generic/odcombo.cpp
+++ b/src/generic/odcombo.cpp
@@ -991,9 +991,7 @@ void wxOwnerDrawnComboBox::DoClear()
 
     GetVListBoxComboPopup()->Clear();
 
-    // NB: This really needs to be SetValue() instead of ChangeValue(),
-    //     as wxTextEntry API expects an event to be sent.
-    SetValue(wxEmptyString);
+    wxTextEntry::Clear();
 }
 
 void wxOwnerDrawnComboBox::Clear()