The Economic Times

Meet the 'most beautiful woman in the world' Hedy Lamarr: The Hollywood icon who escaped Nazi Europe, invented a World War II radio signaling system and earned the title 'mother of Wi-Fi'

Hedy Lamarr, a famous Hollywood actress, was also a brilliant inventor. Hedy escaped Nazi Europe and developed a frequency-hopping communication system during World War II. She is also regarded as 'most beautiful woman of the world' and also earned the title of mother of Wi-Fi. Hedy Lamarr passed away in Casselberry, Florida at the age of 85.