diff --git a/dav_events/models/event.py b/dav_events/models/event.py
index 122604e..d5a8f6b 100644
--- a/dav_events/models/event.py
+++ b/dav_events/models/event.py
@@ -259,7 +259,6 @@ class Event(models.Model):
 
     def save(self, implicit_update=False, **kwargs):
         creating = False
-        original_text = ''
 
         if not self.id:
             user_model = get_user_model()