diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm
index c65f581cf303..02151fb69f66 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm
@@ -139,6 +139,7 @@
 				if(failed_last_breath)
 					. += span_alert("[t_He] isn't breathing.")
 			else
+				appears_dead = TRUE
 				. += span_danger("The spark of life has left [t_him].")
 				if(suiciding)
 					. += span_warning("[t_He] appear[t_s] to have committed suicide.")