diff --git a/lib/widgets/mxc_image.dart b/lib/widgets/mxc_image.dart
index 605d5078b..d8ced1965 100644
--- a/lib/widgets/mxc_image.dart
+++ b/lib/widgets/mxc_image.dart
@@ -66,6 +66,7 @@ class _MxcImageState extends State<MxcImage> {
   }
 
   Future<void> _load() async {
+    if (!mounted) return;
     final client =
         widget.client ?? widget.event?.room.client ?? Matrix.of(context).client;
     final uri = widget.uri;