diff --git a/llama_stack/distribution/server/server.py b/llama_stack/distribution/server/server.py
index 83407a25f..ba8bfb7a9 100644
--- a/llama_stack/distribution/server/server.py
+++ b/llama_stack/distribution/server/server.py
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ async def sse_generator(event_gen_coroutine):
     except asyncio.CancelledError:
         logger.info("Generator cancelled")
         if event_gen:
-            await event_gen.aclose()
+            await event_gen.close()
     except Exception as e:
         logger.exception("Error in sse_generator")
         yield create_sse_event(