diff --git a/Engine/source/T3D/fx/splash.cpp b/Engine/source/T3D/fx/splash.cpp
index 7cc835c93..509dd8923 100644
--- a/Engine/source/T3D/fx/splash.cpp
+++ b/Engine/source/T3D/fx/splash.cpp
@@ -481,6 +481,7 @@ void Splash::processTick(const Move*)
       if( mCurrMS >= mEndingMS )
       {
          mDead = true;
+         deleteObject();
       }
    }
 }