diff --git a/lib/matplotlib/backend_tools.py b/lib/matplotlib/backend_tools.py
index 1daba5e41789..b1f03b736103 100644
--- a/lib/matplotlib/backend_tools.py
+++ b/lib/matplotlib/backend_tools.py
@@ -327,7 +327,7 @@ class ToolQuit(ToolBase):
     def trigger(self, sender, event, data=None):
         try:
             manager = self.figure.canvas.manager
-        except:
+        except AttributeError:
             pass
         else:
             manager.destroy('window_destroy_event')