diff --git a/daemonize.py b/daemonize.py
index 92759b6..4cf5eae 100644
--- a/daemonize.py
+++ b/daemonize.py
@@ -69,7 +69,6 @@ def exit(self):
         """
         self.logger.warn("Stopping daemon.")
         os.remove(self.pid)
-        sys.exit(0)
 
     def start(self):
         """