diff --git a/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm b/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm
index a87fa3b160a..d610f3bb833 100644
--- a/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm
+++ b/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm
@@ -891,8 +891,8 @@ obj/item/weapon/organ/head/New(loc, mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 
 	H.regenerate_icons()
 
-	H.stat = 2
-	H.death()
+	brainmob.stat = 2
+	brainmob.death()
 
 obj/item/weapon/organ/head/proc/transfer_identity(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H)//Same deal as the regular brain proc. Used for human-->head
 	brainmob = new(src)