diff --git a/engine.py b/engine.py
index b923f3d..55f9211 100644
--- a/engine.py
+++ b/engine.py
@@ -492,9 +492,10 @@ class Token(Taggable):
 
 
     def die(self):
-        self.tasklet.kill()
         self.fRunning = False
         Taggable.die(self)
+        self.tasklet.kill() # the token may be killing itself; make sure it's properly marked as dead before killing the tasklet
+
     def run(self):
         pass