Ross Harper:  I saw a lot of cars in front of Mr. Sanderson 's house . What 's going on ?
Kate Harper: It 's very sad news . Mr. Sanderson died .
Brian Harper: He was getting on in years . Still , it 's always a shame .
Ross Harper: I 'll bet . It must be unsettling when someone in your generation passes on .
Brian Harper: He was _ 87 _ .