diff --git a/db/db_impl.cc b/db/db_impl.cc
index 7c03df3b0..5c3df311b 100644
--- a/db/db_impl.cc
+++ b/db/db_impl.cc
@@ -312,7 +312,6 @@ DBImpl::~DBImpl() {
   while (bg_compaction_scheduled_ || bg_flush_scheduled_ || notifying_events_) {
     bg_cv_.Wait();
   }
-  listeners_.clear();
   flush_scheduler_.Clear();
 
   while (!flush_queue_.empty()) {
diff --git a/db/db_impl.h b/db/db_impl.h
index ebcaec3dd..c07ff4919 100644
--- a/db/db_impl.h
+++ b/db/db_impl.h
@@ -626,9 +626,6 @@ class DBImpl : public DB {
   // Indicate DB was opened successfully
   bool opened_successfully_;
 
-  // The list of registered event listeners.
-  std::list<EventListener*> listeners_;
-
   // count how many events are currently being notified.
   int notifying_events_;