"Well this one is rather long - and having as an Obit doesn't seem particularly appropriate."

Obituaries are for information about the deceased's life, as such this aspect of Savile's life is as 'appropriate' for discussion here as any of the other things he was previously famous for.

Joe has also stated earlier on this thread that he is OK with Obit's on MC carrying discussions about the more unsavoury aspects of the deceased's life also. I'm sure he would have - and still could - separated the thread if he felt it were required.