diff --git a/core/legion.c b/core/legion.c
index 9adf27c7..a45e9f6f 100644
--- a/core/legion.c
+++ b/core/legion.c
@@ -1212,6 +1212,8 @@ next:
 		legion = legion->next;
 	}
 
+	// this must be called only by the master !!!
+	if (uwsgi.mywid > 0) return;
 	uwsgi_legion_announce_death();
 }