diff --git a/code/modules/mob/say.dm b/code/modules/mob/say.dm
index 10d56a99dc0..86e3a44aa8a 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/say.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/say.dm
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@
 
 /mob/proc/say_dead(message)
 	if(client)
-		if(!client.holder)
+		if(!check_rights(R_ADMIN, FALSE))
 			if(!GLOB.dsay_enabled)
 				to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>Deadchat is globally muted.</span>")
 				return