diff --git a/util.c b/util.c
index c385046f..747a0e39 100644
--- a/util.c
+++ b/util.c
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ spawn(Display * disp,
     if(!arg)
         return;
     /* The double-fork construct avoids zombie processes and keeps the code
-     * * clean from stupid signal handlers. */
+     * clean from stupid signal handlers. */
     if(fork() == 0)
     {
         if(fork() == 0)