diff --git a/doc/source/conf.py b/doc/source/conf.py
index b2aa30faf..964471ebc 100644
--- a/doc/source/conf.py
+++ b/doc/source/conf.py
@@ -65,17 +65,6 @@ sys.path.insert(0, os.path.abspath("../../python/"))
 
 import ray
 
-
-# Avoid @ray.remote run when doc generating
-def fake_remote(*args, **kwargs):
-    def _inner_wrapper(cls_or_func):
-        return cls_or_func
-
-    return _inner_wrapper
-
-
-ray.remote = fake_remote
-
 # -- General configuration ------------------------------------------------
 
 # If your documentation needs a minimal Sphinx version, state it here.