José Alencar Gomes da Silva ( ; 17 October 1931 -- 29 March 2011 ) was a Brazilian businessman and politician , and the Vice President of Brazil from 2003 to 2010 .
José Alencar Gomes da Silva ( ] ; 17 October 1931 -- 29 March 2011 ) , also known as José Alencar , the Strong , was a Brazilian businessman and politician . He served as the Vice President of Brazil from 2003 to 2010 .