After Laurel and Hardy left Roach in 1940, the grim-faced Lufkin mostly appeared in further bit roles in Hollywood feature films before his death of uremia in 1952. His grave is located at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park.
Following Laurel and Hardy's exit from Roach in 1940, Lufkin mainly appeared in minor but notable roles in major Hollywood films until his death from uremia in 1952. He is laid to rest at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park.