diff --git a/binaryurp/source/bridge.cxx b/binaryurp/source/bridge.cxx
index 523bbbf14ac5..f88fc10ca6ed 100644
--- a/binaryurp/source/bridge.cxx
+++ b/binaryurp/source/bridge.cxx
@@ -920,6 +920,8 @@ void Bridge::dispose() {
     // from within an incoming or outgoing remote call, as passive_.wait() would
     // otherwise deadlock:
     passive_.wait();
+    connection_.clear();
+    provider_.clear();
 }
 
 void Bridge::addEventListener(