diff --git a/src/compositor/meta-background.c b/src/compositor/meta-background.c
index d15b06cd9..727000f98 100644
--- a/src/compositor/meta-background.c
+++ b/src/compositor/meta-background.c
@@ -61,7 +61,6 @@
  *
  * This object provides a ClutterContent object to assist in sharing between actors.
  */
-typedef struct _MetaBackgroundPrivate MetaBackgroundPrivate;
 
 struct _MetaBackgroundPrivate
 {