diff --git a/shell/view/frame/friendstray.py b/shell/view/frame/friendstray.py
index b5c35d65..6447d837 100644
--- a/shell/view/frame/friendstray.py
+++ b/shell/view/frame/friendstray.py
@@ -75,6 +75,7 @@ class FriendsTray(VTray):
             return
 
         self.remove_item(self._buddies[buddy.props.key])
+        del self._buddies[buddy.props.key]
 
     def clear(self):
         for item in self.get_children():