diff --git a/mode/hex.py b/mode/hex.py
index 8c56b7a..e07ed0f 100644
--- a/mode/hex.py
+++ b/mode/hex.py
@@ -322,7 +322,7 @@ class Hex(mode.Fundamental):
 
     def get_rmargin(self, w, y, x, ended=False, cont=False):
         if ended:
-            return ((0, '', 0),)
+            return tuple()
         else:
             (cx, cy) = self.window.cursor.xy()
             s = string.translate(self.window.buffer.rawdata[y], self.ctrans)