diff --git a/src/common/datavcmn.cpp b/src/common/datavcmn.cpp
index 79b97c5c41..9ee735abad 100644
--- a/src/common/datavcmn.cpp
+++ b/src/common/datavcmn.cpp
@@ -742,8 +742,6 @@ void wxDataViewRendererBase::DestroyEditControl()
 
     wxPendingDelete.Append(handler);
     wxPendingDelete.Append(m_editorCtrl);
-
-    m_editorCtrl = NULL;
 }
 
 void wxDataViewRendererBase::CancelEditing()