diff --git a/modules/game_playerdeath/playerdeath.lua b/modules/game_playerdeath/playerdeath.lua
index 010c1ecf..5592797b 100644
--- a/modules/game_playerdeath/playerdeath.lua
+++ b/modules/game_playerdeath/playerdeath.lua
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ end
 function reset()
   if deathWindow then
     deathWindow:destroy()
+    deathWindow = nil
   end
 end