diff --git a/balls.c b/balls.c
index 3679f50..67cb892 100644
--- a/balls.c
+++ b/balls.c
@@ -398,7 +398,6 @@ int main (int argc, const char *argv[]) {
 
     gtk_main();
 
-    gtk_widget_destroy(window);
     destroy_graphics();
     free(balls);