diff --git a/repertory/librepertory/src/utils/tasks.cpp b/repertory/librepertory/src/utils/tasks.cpp
index 06dc0392..0ff6166f 100644
--- a/repertory/librepertory/src/utils/tasks.cpp
+++ b/repertory/librepertory/src/utils/tasks.cpp
@@ -108,7 +108,6 @@ void tasks::task_thread() {
     try {
       task.action(stop_requested_);
       if (stop_requested_) {
-        release();
         return;
       }