diff --git a/src/gen/proxy/living.py b/src/gen/proxy/living.py
index 31d936562..4f6a77f44 100644
--- a/src/gen/proxy/living.py
+++ b/src/gen/proxy/living.py
@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@ Proxy class for the GRAMPS databases. Filter out all living people.
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