diff --git a/python/ray/worker.py b/python/ray/worker.py
index 4eca2b338..1bc328216 100644
--- a/python/ray/worker.py
+++ b/python/ray/worker.py
@@ -1612,7 +1612,8 @@ def cancel(object_ref, *, force=False):
     Only non-actor tasks can be canceled. Canceled tasks will not be
     retried (max_retries will not be respected).
 
-    Calling ray.get on a canceled task will raise a TaskCancelledError.
+    Calling ray.get on a canceled task will raise a TaskCancelledError or a
+    WorkerCrashedError if ``force=True``.
 
     Args:
         object_ref (ObjectRef): ObjectRef returned by the task