diff --git a/terminator b/terminator
index d459a9ed..3bb9294b 100755
--- a/terminator
+++ b/terminator
@@ -53,6 +53,16 @@ from terminatorlib.util import dbg, err
 from terminatorlib.layoutlauncher import LayoutLauncher
 from terminatorlib.configjson import ConfigJson
 
+
+# Deleting env variable fixes double char problem when broadcasting (#78)
+# Only delete if it exists, or exception occurs
+try:
+    del os.environ['GTK_IM_MODULE']
+except Exception as e:
+    # Only exception is a key error, which states that env var does not exists
+    # So, it is okay to pass
+    pass
+
 if __name__ == '__main__':
     # Workaround for IBus intefering with broadcast when using dead keys
     # Environment also needs IBUS_DISABLE_SNOOPER=1, or double chars appear