The Fall of the House of Usher: How does Leo die?

Leo dies in the episode "The Black Cat" of The Fall of the House of Usher in a tragic and bizarre manner. After accidentally killing his boyfriend Julius' beloved pet cat, Pluto, Leo experiences a descent into madness. He visits a pet shelter run by Verna in an attempt to replace the cat, but the new Pluto turns out to be aggressive and causes chaos in Leo's life. Leo becomes increasingly paranoid, believing that the cat is living inside the walls of his loft. Despite his attempts to get rid of the cat, Leo is unsuccessful.His paranoia reaches its peak when Leo sees the cat on his balcony and, in his desperation to catch her, he falls to his death. Julius discovers Leo's lifeless body on the pavement, shocked and frightened. As the real Pluto approaches Leo, meowing softly, the camera reveals that the bathtub where Leo had collected the fake Pluto's presents is empty. It is implied that Leo's death was the result of his own delusions and mental state, rather than any external factors.Leo's death serves as a tragic reminder of the psychological toll that can come from guilt and paranoia. It highlights the destructive consequences of unchecked drug use and the dangerous effects it can have on a person's mind. The episode suggests that Leo's death was a culmination of his spiraling mental health and his inability to escape from the consequences of his actions. This tragedy adds another layer of complexity to the Usher family's troubled history and further deepens the mysteries surrounding Fortunato Pharmaceuticals.