diff --git a/gdb/python/lib/gdb/dap/io.py b/gdb/python/lib/gdb/dap/io.py
index 5149edae977..4edd504c727 100644
--- a/gdb/python/lib/gdb/dap/io.py
+++ b/gdb/python/lib/gdb/dap/io.py
@@ -68,7 +68,6 @@ def start_json_writer(stream, queue):
                 # This is an exit request.  The stream is already
                 # flushed, so all that's left to do is request an
                 # exit.
-                send_gdb("quit")
                 break
             obj["seq"] = seq
             seq = seq + 1