diff --git a/modules/user/user.module b/modules/user/user.module
index 044ad46..a51e735 100644
--- a/modules/user/user.module
+++ b/modules/user/user.module
@@ -2417,12 +2417,6 @@ function _user_cancel($edit, $account, $method) {
       break;
   }
 
-  // After cancelling account, ensure that user is logged out.
-  if ($account->uid == $user->uid) {
-    // Destroy the current session, and reset $user to the anonymous user.
-    session_destroy();
-  }
-
   // Clear the cache for anonymous users.
   cache_clear_all();
 }