diff --git a/unittests/test_event.py b/unittests/test_event.py
index d5335aa5..3f343cd2 100644
--- a/unittests/test_event.py
+++ b/unittests/test_event.py
@@ -116,9 +116,6 @@ class Events(wtc.WidgetTestCase):
     def test_NotifyEvent_ctor(self):
         evt = wx.NotifyEvent()
 
-    def test_PaintEvent_ctor(self):
-        evt = wx.PaintEvent()
-
     def test_PaletteChangedEvent_ctor(self):
         evt = wx.PaletteChangedEvent()