[python-win32] Connect to Excel via COM leaves process hanging

[Morgan, Michael L (US SSA) GXP]

Howdy,
 
With the following snippet of code.
 
from win32com.client import Dispatch
xl_app= Dispatch("Excel.Application")
xl_app.Quit()
del xl_app
 
 
This leaves 'Excel' in the process list. How can I get rid of it?
 
Thanks for your time,
Mike