diff --git a/widget/entry.go b/widget/entry.go
index 15629c48e7..0e1f9e947c 100644
--- a/widget/entry.go
+++ b/widget/entry.go
@@ -312,6 +312,11 @@ func (e *Entry) FocusGained() {
 //
 // Implements: fyne.Focusable
 func (e *Entry) FocusLost() {
+	// be extra sure we won't "leak" cursor animations
+	if e.cursorAnim != nil {
+		e.cursorAnim.stop()
+	}
+
 	e.setFieldsAndRefresh(func() {
 		e.focused = false
 		e.selectKeyDown = false