Wibke Gertrud Bruhns (born Klamroth; 8 September 1938 – 20 June 2019) was a German journalist and author. She was born in Halberstadt, Germany. Bruhns began work in the media at age 22. She became known as the first female news presenter in West German television. She was moderator of the ZDF news program "heute" on 12 May 1971. Throughout her career, she was known for an affair rumor between her and German Chancellor Willy Brandt.